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Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almond Milk, Original
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Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almond Milk, Original

ALMOND BREEZE
32 foz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
1g
Protein
7g
Sugars
150mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
17
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Almond Breeze Almond Milk, Original (32 fl oz) is the familiar, shelf-ready almond beverage you’ll find tucked with dairy alternatives on the refrigerated or ambient plant‑milk shelf, often positioned beside oat and soy milks, coffee creamers, and vegan yogurts. Retailers place it near cereal and coffee pods to invite everyday use. It suits quick grocery trips for breakfast staples, weekend brunches, smoothie runs after workouts, and baking or coffee routines at home. The brand leans into family‑farm provenance and sustainability — “best almonds,” California cooperative growers, reduced water use and Rainforest Alliance certification — appealing to environmentally minded, health‑oriented shoppers and parents seeking dairy substitutes. Packaging is a resealable 32 fl oz carton with clean blue-and-white branding that emphasizes “almond” and natural imagery rather than child-focused graphics. Label claims create a health halo: “made with real almonds,” reduced carbon footprint, and added calcium and vitamin E; it is not labeled organic. In plain terms, this is a commercially processed plant milk with added sweetener and stabilizers. Sensory-wise the milk pours smooth and thin‑to‑creamy, with a delicate almond aroma, a light sweetness (about 7 g sugar per serving) and a slightly mineral finish from added calcium and salts. Rituals include pouring over cereal, frothing into coffee, blending into smoothies, or using in baked goods as a dairy-free swap. The product reads as practical and familiar — a convenient pantry staple for people wanting a milder, sweeter alternative to cow’s milk with environmental messaging that reinforces a wholesome image.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 cup
Servings per Container: 4
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium150mg7%
Total Carbohydrate8g3%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars7g
Added Sugars7g14%
Protein1g
* 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

ALMONDMILK, (FILTERED, WATER,, ALMONDS), CANE, SUGAR,, CALCIUM, CARBONATE,, SEA, SALT,, POTASSIUM CITRATE,, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN,, GELLAN, GUM, D-ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL, (NATURAL, 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 added sugar, emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), stabilizer (gellan gum), and fortified minerals/vitamin and is industrially formulated as a ready-to-drink plant-based beverage, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almond Milk, Original

Almond Breeze can be a healthy choice depending on what you’re comparing it to. At just 60 calories per cup and packed with calcium, it’s a lighter alternative to whole milk. However, it does have 7g of added sugars, so if you're watching your sugar intake, it’s worth considering how it fits into your overall diet.

Perfect For

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post-workout
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