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Almond Breeze Almond Milk, Milk Chocolate
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Almond Breeze Almond Milk, Milk Chocolate

ALMOND BREEZE
64 foz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
1g
Protein
19g
Sugars
150mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
25
Ingredients

What You Should Know

ALMOND BREEZE Almond Milk, Milk Chocolate (64 fl oz) reads like a modern grocery staple that sits at the intersection of indulgence and plant-based convenience. You’ll most often find this 64-ounce carton in the refrigerated or ambient plant-milk aisle, shelved alongside other almond milks, chocolate non-dairy milks, refrigerated dairy chocolate milk, and coffee creamers. It suits quick grocery runs for families, shoppers stocking a weekly pantry, or someone grabbing a sweet non-dairy treat for brunch. Typical occasions include pouring over cereal, adding to a morning mocha, blending into smoothies, or offering as a kid-friendly alternative at snack time. Brand messaging leans on Blue Diamond’s California co-op story — family orchards, sustainability stats, and bee partnerships — positioning the product toward health-conscious, eco-aware shoppers, lactose-intolerant consumers, and parents seeking familiar chocolate-milk experiences without dairy. The label deploys health halos like “carrageenan-free,” “casein free,” and mentions of natural flavors and vitamin fortification; it is not presented as organic. Processing context: this is a shelf/formulation product made from almond extract plus added sweeteners, emulsifiers, thickeners, and nutrients — more processed than homemade almond milk. Sensory notes: pourable, smooth, and creamy with a sweet chocolate-forward taste and slightly thin, drinkable body compared with dairy chocolate milk; cocoa processed with alkali gives a mellow chocolate tone. Packaging is a large carton meant for repeated household use; rituals include shaking, pouring over cereal, or warming for a cozy evening drink.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 8
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium150mg7%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars19g
Added Sugars19g38%
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,, COCOA, (PROCESSED WITH, ALKALI),, CALCIUM, CARBONATE,, SEA, SALT, POTASSIUM, CITRATE,, NATURAL, FLAVORS, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN,, GELLAN, GUM,, VITAMIN, A PALMITATE,, VITAMIN, D2,, D-ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL (NATURAL, VITAMIN, E)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower oil - 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, emulsifiers/thickeners (sunflower lecithin, gellan gum), flavorings and fortified vitamins, and uses industrially processed cocoa — characteristics of an ultraprocessed food.

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Common Questions about Almond Breeze Almond Milk, Milk Chocolate

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! Almond Breeze Milk Chocolate is relatively low in calories at 100 per cup and packs in a hefty dose of calcium, which is great for bone health. However, it does contain 19 grams of added sugars, so if you're watching your sugar intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation or pair it with something lower in sugar.

Perfect For

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back-to-school
movie-night

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