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Califia Better Half Unsweetened
Dairy
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Califia Better Half Unsweetened

Califia Farms
16.90 foz
Available at Foodtown
15
Calories
0g
Protein
15mg
Sodium
20
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Califia Better Half Unsweetened is a small-format plant-based creamer that lives in the refrigerated dairy-alternative aisle alongside almond milks, coconut milks, and specialty coffee creamers. In stores you will often find it near single-serve or small-batch creamers and cold-brew mixes, as shoppers reach for coffee add-ins. It fits mornings and casual weekend brunches, commuters packing a travel mug, and weeknight coffee rituals where people want a creamy, lower-calorie splash without added sugar. Califia positions this product as a modern, health-forward alternative: clean-looking packaging, vegan and non-GMO badges, and messaging that appeals to millennials and environmentally conscious consumers who favor plants, convenience, and a premium coffee experience. The label leans on health halos such as no sugar added, carrageenan free, gluten free, vegan, and Non-GMO Project verification; it is not labeled organic. Processing is moderate to high: the beverage is a formulated plant-based creamer containing emulsifiers, stabilizers, minerals, and natural flavor to achieve consistent texture and shelf performance. Sensory notes emphasize a silky, slightly velvety mouthfeel from the coconut cream and gums, a subtle almond background, and a neutral flavor engineered to blend into coffee without curdling. Packaging is a small aseptic or refrigerated carton ideal for countertop storage; typical use is a measured pour into coffee, tea, cereal, smoothies, or recipes that call for a nondairy creamer. The product reads as convenient, contemporary, and approachable, designed for daily use by people who want a creamy coffee experience without dairy or added sugar.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 16
Calories15
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium15mg1%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein0g
* 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, (Water,, Almonds),, Coconut, Cream,, Sunflower, Lecithin,, Natural, Flavor,, Calcium, Carbonate,, Sea, Salt,, Potassium, Citrate,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Gellan, Gum.

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 emulsifiers, stabilizers, natural flavors, and added minerals in a formulated beverage, consistent with ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4). The ingredient list shows multiple industrial additives used to create texture and stability rather than whole-food ingredients alone.

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Common Questions about Califia Better Half Unsweetened

Califia Better Half is a low-calorie alternative to traditional creamers, clocking in at just 15 calories per two tablespoons. It’s a great choice if you’re looking to cut back on sugar and calories, but remember that 'healthy' is relative—what works for one person might not work for another. If you're avoiding dairy or looking for plant-based options, this could be a solid pick!

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