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Califia Go Coconuts Almond Milk
Dairy
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Califia Go Coconuts Almond Milk

Califia Farms
48 foz
Available at Foodtown
45
Calories
0g
Protein
1g
Sugars
140mg
Sodium
19
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Califia Farms Go Coconuts is a shelf-stable/refrigerated plant-based milk that you’ll typically find in the refrigerated dairy-alternatives aisle, shelved alongside almond, oat and coconut milks and near coffee creamers and smoothie ingredients. The brand leans into a sunny California story — even pronouncing “Cal-Uh-FEE-ahh” on packaging — positioning itself for health-conscious, trend-aware shoppers who want indulgent but dairy-free options. The carton touts “no added sugar,” “carrageenan free,” and recyclable-label messaging, while the front-of-pack imagery and name cue a tropical, slightly playful vibe rather than a clinical nutrition product. It feels marketed to millennials and young families who value plant-forward choices, convenience, and Instagram-friendly brands. Label characteristics include natural-sounding ingredient names (coconut milk, coconut water), a “plant-based” halo, and a subtle fortified claim (calcium added) with no organic certification stated. In plain language, this is a formulated beverage: it blends coconut cream and water with emulsifiers and gums to deliver a stable, creamy product that lasts on the shelf and pours smoothly. Sensory details: the milk is silky and subtly sweet (1 g sugar), light coconut aroma, low viscosity compared with full-fat coconut milk but creamier than plain coconut water; it comes in a large 48 fl oz carton designed for multiple uses. Ritual contexts include morning coffee, cereal, smoothies and post-workout shakes or brunch ricotta-style recipes. The overall story is a convenient, tropical-flavored dairy alternative that reads as both indulgent and health-oriented within contemporary American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8.0
Servings per Container: 6
Calories45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Sodium140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Total Sugars1g
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

Coconutmilk, (Water,, Coconut, Cream),, Coconut, Water,, Calcium, Carbonate,, Sunflower, Lecithin,, Sea, Salt,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Gellan, Gum,, Potassium, Citrate.

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?

This is a formulated plant-based beverage containing additives (sunflower lecithin, locust bean gum, gellan gum, potassium citrate) and fortification (calcium carbonate), which aligns with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed products).

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Common Questions about Califia Go Coconuts Almond Milk

That really depends on what you're looking for! With just 45 calories per serving and low sugar content, it can be a great option for those watching their calorie intake. It's also packed with calcium, making it a solid choice for those who want to boost their bone health, but it lacks protein and fiber, so it's not a complete meal replacement.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
post-workout
meal-prep-sunday

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