Almond-based drinks
Friendly Farms Almond Vanilla Almondmilk
Half Gallon
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 68
Friendly Farms Almond Vanilla Almondmilk scores 68 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 2.5 points Calcium phosphate: EFSA (2019) set a group ADI for phosphates of 40 mg/kg body weight (as phosphorus) and noted that infants, toddlers and children may exceed it. 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 Vanilla Three Trees · 28 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No calcium phosphate Score 100 out of 100 , 32 points higher -
Organic Almondmilk Vanilla Califia Farms · 48 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No calcium phosphate Score 98 out of 100 , 30 points higher -
Vanilla unsweetened almond milk Wellsley Farms · 52 fl oz/1.53 L Not ultra-processed · No calcium phosphate Score 93 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Unsweet Vanilla Almondmilk New Barn Organics · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No calcium phosphate Score 94 out of 100 , 26 points higher -
Organic Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk Sprouts Farmers Market Not ultra-processed · No calcium phosphate Score 100 out of 100 , 32 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Almond Vanilla Almondmilk
Ingredients
- Calcium phosphate minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Gellan gum minus 2.5 points
- Sunflower lecithin minus 1.5 points
- Locust bean 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 13 kcal / 100 ml minus 1 points
100 − 32.5 = 67.5 → 68
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 13 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.4 g |
| Sugars | 0.4 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 1 cup (1 cup)
Ingredients
- almondmilk (filtered water, almonds)
- tricalcium phosphate
- sea salt
- natural flavors
- gellan gum
- sunflower lecithin
- locust bean gum
- vitamin a palmitate
- ergocalciferol (vitamin d2)
- dl-alpha tocopherol acetate (vitamin e)
Label text, as published
almondmilk (filtered water, almonds), tricalcium phosphate, sea salt, natural flavors, gellan gum, sunflower lecithin, locust bean gum, vitamin a palmitate, ergocalciferol (vitamin d2), dl-alpha tocopherol acetate (vitamin e),
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Plastic
Context only: no points in v1.
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 Almondmilk Unsweetened Califia Farms · 48 fl oz/1.5 Quart/1.4 L Certified organicNo additives Score 98 out of 100 Excellent -
Chocolate Almondmilk Blue Diamond Almonds Ultra-processedHigh in sugarContains added sugars Score 34 out of 100 Poor -
Unsweetened almondmilk Great Value · 64 fl oz/2 Quart/1.89 L Ultra-processed Score 68 out of 100 Good -
Half & Half Alternative Califia Farms Ultra-processed Score 67 out of 100 Good
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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