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

Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Coconutmilk, 32 FZ

BLUE DIAMOND
Available at Whole Foods
40
Calories
1g
Protein
120mg
Sodium
0.99g
Fiber
30
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd typically spot this on the plant-milk shelf or in the refrigerated alternatives section and grab it for cereal, coffee, or dairy-free baking. It reads as a healthy, convenient staple with a light vanilla lift—modern and practical for lactose-free or plant-based routines. The ingredient list (gellan gum, sunflower lecithin, natural flavors, added vitamins/minerals) signals industrial formulation for consistent creaminess and shelf stability, a hallmark of ultra-processed beverages.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 CUP
Servings per Container: 4
Calories40
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium120mg5%
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), COCONUTMILK, (FILTERED, WATER,, COCONUT, CREAM), CALCIUM, CARBONATE, NATURAL, FLAVORS, POTASSIUM, CITRATE, SEA, SALT, 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 industrially formulated ingredients and additives (stabilizer gellan gum, emulsifier lecithin, natural flavors, fortification) and is engineered for texture and shelf stability, fitting NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Coconutmilk, 32 FZ

It really depends on your perspective! At just 40 calories per cup, it’s low in calories and sugars, making it a decent option if you’re watching your weight. However, while it contains some vitamins and minerals, it’s not a powerhouse of protein or fiber, so it’s best enjoyed as part of a balanced diet rather than a sole source of nutrition.

Perfect For

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meal-prep-sunday
holiday-baking

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$3.19
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