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Califia Milk, Toasted Coconut  Almond
Dairy
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Califia Milk, Toasted Coconut Almond

Califia Farms
48 foz
Available at Foodtown
45
Calories
1g
Protein
140mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
23
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Califia Farms Toasted Coconut Almondmilk is a 48 fl oz plant-based milk that sits in the refrigerated dairy-alternatives aisle, typically shelved alongside other almond, oat, and coconut milks and near refrigerated coffee creamers. The carton markets a smooth, cream-forward experience driven by real coconut cream and almondmilk, leaning into a dessert-like toasted coconut aroma while advertising a sugar-free profile and added calcium. It targets health-conscious, plant-forward shoppers who want an elevated everyday beverage — millennials and families who care about taste, texture, and culinary versatility. The label leans on clean-eating cues (“plant-based,” “made from scratch,” “real coconut cream”), a calcium nutrition claim and a sugar-free halo, though it lacks organic certification and includes functional ingredient disclosures in small type. In plain terms, this is a commercially formulated beverage: water and almonds are joined by emulsifiers, stabilizers, salt, natural flavors and a noncaloric sweetener to produce a stable, creamy product with a long refrigerated shelf life. Sensory notes: pourable and silky with a velvety mid-palate from coconut cream and a light toasted coconut finish; faint sweetness from monk fruit; light salt enhances roundness. Packaging is a tall, resealable carton designed for everyday countertop use or coffee-station refrigeration. Rituals include adding to morning coffee, blending into smoothies, pouring over cereal, or using in baking and hot drinks. It reads as an approachable, slightly indulgent daily staple for shoppers who want plant-based convenience without sacrificing creaminess.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8.0
Servings per Container: 6
Calories45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
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),, Coconut, Cream,, Calcium, Carbonate,, Sunflower, Lecithin,, Sea, Salt,, Natural, Flavor,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Gellan, Gum,, Monk, Fruit, Extract,, 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 product is an industrially formulated packaged beverage containing emulsifiers, gums, natural flavors and a non-caloric sweetener, which aligns with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed foods). The ingredient list shows multiple additives used to recreate and stabilize texture and flavor beyond minimally processed ingredients.

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Common Questions about Califia Milk, Toasted Coconut Almond

The Toasted Coconut Almond milk is low in calories at just 45 per serving, making it a great option if you're watching your intake. It's also low in sugars and provides a good dose of calcium, which is essential for bone health. However, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary needs, so consider how it fits into your overall diet!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
post-workout
holiday-baking

Vibe:

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