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Dairy Unsweetened Original Almond Milk, 32 FZ
dairy-eggs/milk-cream
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Dairy Unsweetened Original Almond Milk, 32 FZ

BLUE DIAMOND
Available at Whole Foods
30
Calories
1g
Protein
170mg
Sodium
0.99g
Fiber
20
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this 32 fl oz carton of Blue Diamond Unsweetened Original Almond Milk in the refrigerated dairy-alternatives aisle or stocked in a pantry for breakfasts, coffee, smoothies, and quick baking. It gives a health-forward, practical vibe—low-calorie and unsweetened—while the inclusion of emulsifiers, gelling agents, stabilizers and natural flavors (sunflower lecithin, gellan gum, etc.) reveals industrial processing aimed at recreating dairy-like texture and extending shelf life, a hallmark of ultra-processed products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 CUP
Servings per Container: 4
Calories30
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium170mg7%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Dietary Fiber0.99g4%
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, SEA, SALT, POTASSIUM, CITRATE, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN, GELLAN, GUM, NATURAL, FLAVORS, 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 ingredient list contains industrial additives (emulsifier, gelling agent, stabilizers, natural flavors) and is a formulated product rather than a single whole food, so it fits NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Dairy Unsweetened Original Almond Milk, 32 FZ

The Almond Milk is a low-calorie option with just 30 calories per cup, making it a great choice for those looking to cut back on calories. It's rich in calcium, which is essential for bone health, though it’s not particularly high in protein or fiber. So, if you're looking for a refreshing, light beverage, it fits the bill, but it shouldn't be your sole source of nutrition.

Perfect For

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back-to-school
post-workout
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

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$3.19
per package