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Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Beverage, 64 FZ
dairy-eggs/dairy-alternatives
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Beverage, 64 FZ

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
30
Calories
0.99g
Protein
150mg
Sodium
35
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this carton in the non-dairy milk aisle or refrigerated shelf, often picked up for coffee, cereal, smoothies, or baking. It projects a health-forward, convenient vibe—unsweetened and lightly vanilla-flavored—more practical than indulgent. The presence of emulsifiers, stabilizers, mineral salts, natural flavors and added vitamins points to an industrially formulated product engineered for smooth texture and stability, consistent with ultraprocessed items.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 CUP
Servings per Container: 8
Calories30
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium150mg7%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Protein0.99g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

ALMOND, NON-DAIRY, BEVERAGE, (FILTERED, WATER,, ALMONDS), CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF, THE, FOLLOWING:, CALCIUM, CARBONATE, NATURAL, FLAVORS, SEA, SALT, GELLAN, GUM, DIPOTASSIUM, PHOSPHATE, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN, VITAMIN, A, PALMITATE, ERGOCALCIFEROL, (VITAMIN, D2), D-ALPHA, TOCOPHEROL, (VITAMIN, E)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial additives (gellan gum, sunflower lecithin), mineral salts, natural flavors and nutrient fortification—hallmarks of NOVA 4 ultraprocessed foods engineered for texture and shelf-stability.

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Common Questions about Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Beverage, 64 FZ

The Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Beverage is low in calories and sugar, which can make it a healthy choice for those watching their intake. With just 30 calories per cup, it’s a light option compared to traditional dairy milk. However, it’s low in protein and fiber, so pairing it with a more substantial snack or meal can help round out your nutrition.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
post-workout
meal-prep-sunday
holiday-baking

Vibe:

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$2.99
per package