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Almond Breeze Almond Milk, Unsweetened Vanilla
Dairy
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Almond Breeze Almond Milk, Unsweetened Vanilla

Blue Diamond
64 foz
Available at Foodtown
30
Calories
1g
Protein
170mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
25
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Almond Breeze Almond Milk, Unsweetened Vanilla (64 fl oz) sits squarely in the plant‑milk aisle of mainstream American supermarkets — often alongside refrigerated and shelf‑stable non‑dairy milks, creamers, and vegan yogurts, and nearby breakfast cereals and coffee creamers. It reads as a convenient, everyday dairy alternative: a light, slightly sweet vanilla aroma with a thin-to-creamy mouthfeel that pours easily from a large carton into cereal bowls, coffee mugs, smoothie blenders, or mixing bowls for baking. The Blue Diamond brand positions itself as a familiar, California‑grown almond story aimed at health‑ and planet‑minded shoppers, people avoiding dairy, families looking for lower‑calorie options, and those seeking a neutral, versatile base for drinks and cooking. Label characteristics lean into a health halo — front‑of‑package cues like “almondmilk” and “unsweetened vanilla,” plus claims of added vitamins and minerals; the ingredient list includes “natural flavors” but the product is not labeled organic and lacks child‑focused graphics, so it reads as adult‑oriented and mainstream rather than a kid’s novelty. Processing context is that this is an industrially formulated beverage: filtered water blended with almonds and several stabilizers, emulsifiers, and added nutrients. Rituals around it are everyday and utilitarian — poured over oats at breakfast, stirred into coffee or smoothies, or used when a lighter dairy substitute is wanted in recipes. The carton size and stable shelf profile make it a pantry staple for households that use plant milks regularly.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 8
Calories30
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium170mg7%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
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),, Calcium, Carbonate,, Natural, Flavors,, Sea, Salt,, Potassium, Citrate,, Sunflower, Lecithin,, Gellan, Gum,, Vitamin, A, Palmitate,, Vitamin, D2,, 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?

The product contains industrial additives (gellan gum, sunflower lecithin), natural flavors, and added vitamins/minerals, indicating an industrially formulated beverage rather than a minimally processed food.

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Common Questions about Almond Breeze Almond Milk, Unsweetened Vanilla

It can definitely fit into a healthy diet, especially if you're looking for a low-calorie, dairy-free alternative. With just 30 calories per cup and no added sugars, it’s a great option if you're watching your calorie intake. Just remember, 'healthy' can be subjective — it really depends on your overall diet and nutritional goals.

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