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BLUE DIAMOND Unsweetened Vanilla Almondmilk, 0.5 GL
dairy-eggs/dairy-alternatives
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

BLUE DIAMOND Unsweetened Vanilla Almondmilk, 0.5 GL

BLUE DIAMOND DAIRY
Available at Whole Foods
30
Calories
1g
Protein
170mg
Sodium
0.99g
Fiber
25
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this carton in the plant-based milk aisle or reaching for it while making coffee or smoothies at home — a light, unsweetened vanilla almondmilk positioned as a lower-calorie dairy alternative. The vibe is wholesome and practical rather than indulgent, but the ingredient list (natural flavors, sunflower lecithin, gellan gum and added vitamins/minerals) and industrial stabilizers hint at ultra-processed techniques used to create a uniform texture and long shelf life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 CUP
Servings per Container: 8
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, 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 multiple additives for emulsification and stabilization (sunflower lecithin, gellan gum), 'natural flavors' and added vitamins/minerals—features typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about BLUE DIAMOND Unsweetened Vanilla Almondmilk, 0.5 GL

It really depends on what you're looking for! This almond milk is low in calories (just 30 per cup) and contains no added sugars, making it a decent choice if you're watching your calorie intake or sugar levels. However, it's also low in protein and fiber, so if you're seeking a nutrient-dense option, you might want to pair it with something hearty.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
meal-prep-sunday
post-workout

Vibe:

wholesomeconvenientpractical
$3.99
per package