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

Blue Diamond
64 foz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
1g
Protein
13g
Sugars
150mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
27
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Almond Breeze Almond Milk, Vanilla (64 fl oz) is a mainstream shelf-stable almondmilk positioned on supermarket aisles with plant-based dairy alternatives — think non-dairy milk racks near refrigerated milks, dairy-free yogurts, coffee creamers and the cereal aisle cross-shopping endcaps. You'd spot it among other almond, soy and oat milks, often in cartons or Tetra Pak-style packaging with soft blue branding and an emphasis on almonds and “vanilla.” Shoppers buy it for everyday breakfasts, weekend brunches, smoothie prep, baking and for keeping on hand for coffee or tea; its large format suits families, meal-prep shoppers and those who entertain. Blue Diamond markets it toward health- and environment-conscious consumers, lactose-intolerant buyers, vegans and parents seeking familiar, accessible plant-based options — a brand voice that blends “wholesome almond” imagery with broad mainstream appeal. Labels lean into health halos: almond imagery, “vanilla” flavor, and vitamin fortification are prominent, while small-print ingredients like “natural flavors” and stabilizers are less visible; this SKU is not labeled organic. In plain processing terms it’s an industrially formulated plant beverage: filtered water and almonds are the base, but added cane sugar, emulsifiers (sunflower lecithin), stabilizers (gellan gum), minerals and vitamins create a consistent, shelf-stable product. Sensory notes: mildly sweet vanilla aroma, smooth pourable texture that’s thinner than whole dairy cream but silkier than plain water, with a slightly chalky mineral finish from added calcium; the ritual is a quick pour over cereal, a splash into coffee, or a measured cup in baking. The story fits American grocery culture’s push for convenience, familiar branding and plant-forward swaps for dairy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 cup
Servings per Container: 8
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium150mg7%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars13g
Added Sugars12g24%
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,, 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?

Contains added sugars, flavorings, emulsifiers and stabilizers and is an industrially formulated shelf-stable beverage, fitting the NOVA 'ultra-processed' category.

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Common Questions about Almond Breeze Almond Milk,Vanilla

Well, that depends on what you're comparing it to! Almond Breeze Vanilla is lower in calories than regular dairy milk, but it does have added sugars — about 12 grams per cup. If you're looking for a lighter alternative to whole milk, it can fit into a balanced diet, but if you're aiming to cut down on sugars, you might want to keep an eye on how much you pour.

Perfect For

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