Plant-based milk alternatives
Milkadamia Unsweetened Vanilla Macadamia Milk
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 66
Milkadamia Unsweetened Vanilla Macadamia Milk scores 66 out of 100 (Good) 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
- minus 3 points 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: emulsifier, flavoring and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
- minus 3 points Energy 40 kcal / 100 ml: Energy-dense for its volume. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better plant milks
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Organic Almondmilk - Unsweetened Vanilla Three Trees · 28 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No calcium phosphate Score 100 out of 100 , 34 points higher -
Organic Unsweetened Vanilla Soymilk The Hain Celestial Group Inc. Not ultra-processed · No calcium phosphate Score 100 out of 100 , 34 points higher -
Organic Non-Dairy Soy Beverage Unsweetened Trader Joe's · 32 fl oz (1 qt) 946 mL Not ultra-processed · No calcium phosphate Score 100 out of 100 , 34 points higher -
Organic Unsweetened Soymilk Plain West Life · 1.89 L Not ultra-processed · No calcium phosphate Score 100 out of 100 , 34 points higher -
Original Unsweetened Oat Milk Willa's Not ultra-processed · No calcium phosphate Score 100 out of 100 , 34 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Unsweetened Vanilla Macadamia Milk
Ingredients
- Calcium phosphate minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Sunflower lecithin minus 2.5 points
- Locust bean gum minus 1.5 points
- Gellan gum minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Energy 40 kcal / 100 ml minus 3 points
100 − 34.5 = 65.5 → 66
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 40 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Serving: 240 ml
Ingredients
- Macadamia milk (filtered water, macadamias)
- calcium phosphate
- natural flavors
- sunflower lecithin
- locust bean gum
- sea salt
- gellan gum
- vitamin D2
Label text, as published
Other Ingredients: Macadamia milk (filtered water, macadamias), calcium phosphate, natural flavors, sunflower lecithin, locust bean gum, sea salt, gellan gum, vitamin D2. Contains: Macadamia Nuts.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More plant-based milk alternatives on GoodSwap
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Dairy-Free Milk Ripple · 48 fl oz Ultra-processedContains seed oils Score 63 out of 100 Good -
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Cacao Essentials 100% Plant Based Shake Remedy Organics · 355 mL Ultra-processedContains non-nutritive sweetenersContains added sugarsCertified organic Score 43 out of 100 Okay -
Oat Plant Based Creamer Natural Bliss · 1 Ultra-processedContains added sugarsSeed-oil freeContains whole grains Score 22 out of 100 Poor -
Almond Milk Unsweetened Vanilla Open Nature · 64 fl oz/0.5 gal/1.89 L Ultra-processed Score 71 out of 100 Good -
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More from Milkadamia
Sources
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EFSA issues new advice on phosphates
“We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”
efsa.europa.eu
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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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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“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