Almond-based drinks
Mooala Organic Almond Milk
48 fl oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
Why it scores 57
Mooala Organic Almond Milk scores 57 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Honey: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 6 points Sugars 2.1 g / 100 ml: High in sugar. Strong
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 Califia Farms · 48 fl oz/1.5 Quart/1.4 L Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 98 out of 100 , 41 points higher -
Organic Almondmilk Califia Farms Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 98 out of 100 , 41 points higher -
Organic Almondmilk - Unsweetened Vanilla Three Trees · 28 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 43 points higher -
Organic Almondmilk Unsweetened Original Refrigerated Silk · 64 fl oz/2 Quart/1.89 L Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 98 out of 100 , 41 points higher -
Organic Banana Milk Mooala · 32 fl oz (1 qt) 946 mL Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 43 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Organic Almond Milk
Ingredients
- Honey minus 20 points
- Gellan gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Sugars 2.1 g / 100 ml minus 6 points
- Energy 25 kcal / 100 ml minus 2 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 43.5 = 56.5 → 57
Can’t score above 79. Contains honey, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 25 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g |
| Sugars | 2.1 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 0.8 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 237 mL
Ingredients
- FILTERED WATER
- ORGANIC ROASTED ALMONDS
- ORGANIC HONEY (high concern)
- CALCIUM (CALCIUM CARBONATE)
- SEA SALT
- GELLAN GUM
Label text, as published
FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC ROASTED ALMONDS, ORGANIC HONEY, LESS THAN 2% OF: CALCIUM (CALCIUM CARBONATE), SEA SALT, GELLAN GUM.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Not 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 -
Organic Unsweetened Almondmilk Mooala · 48 fl oz Ultra-processedCertified organic Score 83 out of 100 Excellent -
Organic Unsweetened Almond Non-Dairy Beverage, Vanilla Kirkland · 1.5 gallon (5.6 L) Ultra-processedCertified organic Score 74 out of 100 Good -
Almond Non-Dairy Beverage, Original Unsweetened Kirkland Signature · 12 × 946 mL (32 fl oz) Ultra-processed Score 72 out of 100 Good
More from Mooala
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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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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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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