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Califia Milk, Original Almond
Dairy
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Califia Milk, Original Almond

Califia Farms
48 foz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
1g
Protein
5g
Sugars
140mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
20
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Califia Farms Extra Creamy Original Almondmilk positions itself as a premium plant-based alternative in the refrigerated dairy-alternatives case, typically shelved alongside other almond, oat, and soy milks and near coffee creamers and refrigerated vegan yogurts. The 48 fl oz carton reads like a cross between a specialty beverage and everyday staple: marketed for cereal, coffee, smoothies, and cooking, it fits into weekend brunch carts, busy morning routines, and home-baking lists. The brand leans into a modern, health-forward lifestyle image — appealing to millennial and Gen Z shoppers who want plant-based options that feel indulgent but accessible. Packaging and copy emphasize creaminess and calcium content (“Extra Creamy,” “excellent source of calcium”) and include natural-sounding storytelling about soaking whole almonds, which conveys a small-batch, wholesome vibe. The label also lists “Natural Flavor” and standard nutrition highlights rather than child-focused graphics or organic seals, so it reads as adult-oriented and aspirational rather than explicitly ‘organic’ or kid-branded. In plain terms, this is a processed, shelf-stable-style almond beverage made from almondmilk and a series of stabilizers, emulsifiers, minerals, and added cane sugar to deliver a consistent, silky texture and longer fridge life. Sensory notes: pourable, glossy, and smooth with a rounded, slightly sweet almond flavor and a creamy mouthfeel that foams well in coffee; sold in a tall carton with a twist cap suited to repeated use. Rituals around it include morning barista-style coffee pours, cereal bowls, smoothie bases, and swapping it into baking recipes when a richer non-dairy milk is desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8.0
Servings per Container: 6
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate6g2%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars5g
Added Sugars5g10%
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, (Water,, Almonds),, Cane, Sugar,, Calcium, Carbonate,, Sunflower, Lecithin,, Sea, Salt,, Natural, Flavor,, 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?

Contains industrial additives (sunflower lecithin, gellan gum, locust bean gum), added cane sugar, and formulated ingredients (calcium carbonate, natural flavor), consistent with an ultra-processed (NOVA 4) product.

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Common Questions about Califia Milk, Original Almond

The term 'healthy' can be pretty subjective, but Califia Milk is a low-calorie option with just 60 calories per serving. It's a nice alternative for those looking to reduce dairy intake, but if you're after high protein or fiber, you might want to look elsewhere. Context is key—it's healthier than sugary drinks, but not a complete nutritional powerhouse.

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