Almond-based drinks
Mooala Organic Unsweetened Almondmilk
48 fl oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Certified organic
Why it scores 83
Mooala Organic Unsweetened Almondmilk scores 83 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- plus 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
- minus 2.5 points Gellan gum: An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Organic Unsweetened Almondmilk
Ingredients
- Gellan gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Energy 17 kcal / 100 ml minus 2 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 17.5 = 82.5 → 83
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 17 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 0.8 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 Cup (237 ml)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC ALMONDS, LESS THAN 2% OF: SEA SALT, ADDED CALCIUM (CALCIUM CARBONATE), GELLAN GUM.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More almond-based drinks on GoodSwap
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Almond Breeze almondmilk UNSWEETENED Vanilla Blue Diamond Almonds Ultra-processed Score 68 out of 100 Good -
Almondmilk Califia Farms · 48 fl oz Ultra-processed Score 66 out of 100 Good -
Almondmilk Almond Original Friendly Farms · 1.89 L Ultra-processed Score 71 out of 100 Good -
Organic Almond Milk Mooala · 48 fl oz Ultra-processedContains added sugarsCertified organic Score 57 out of 100 Okay -
Organic Unsweetened Almond Non-Dairy Beverage, Vanilla Kirkland · 1.5 gallon (5.6 L) Ultra-processedCertified organic Score 74 out of 100 Good
More from Mooala
Sources
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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7 CFR 205.102 Use of the term "organic" (National Organic Program)
“Any agricultural product that is sold, labeled, or represented as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))” must be: (a) Produced in accordance with the requirements specified in § 205.101 or §§ 205.202 through 205.207”
ecfr.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org