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Unsweetened Almond Milk, 48 FZ
dairy-eggs/dairy-alternatives
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Unsweetened Almond Milk, 48 FZ

CALIFIA FARMS
Available at Whole Foods
35
Calories
1g
Protein
140mg
Sodium
0.99g
Fiber
18
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this in the refrigerated dairy-alternative aisle or fridge, pulled for morning coffee, cereal, smoothies or baking swaps. It reads as a light, health-forward and convenient choice, but the silky mouthfeel and list of emulsifiers, gums, natural flavors and added minerals point to industrial formulation and ultra-processed techniques.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 FL
Servings per Container: 6
Calories35
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium140mg6%
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, (WATER,, ALMONDS), 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 (gellan gum, locust bean gum, sunflower lecithin), natural flavors and mineral fortification; these are characteristic of NOVA 4 ultra-processed products that are formulations of food-derived ingredients plus cosmetic and stabilizing additives.

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Common Questions about Unsweetened Almond Milk, 48 FZ

This almond milk can be a healthy choice, especially if you’re looking for a low-calorie, dairy-free alternative. With just 35 calories per serving and no added sugars, it’s a great option for those watching their caloric intake. However, 'healthy' can be subjective — if you're after high protein or fiber, you might want to look elsewhere!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
post-workout
meal-prep-sunday

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$4.49
per package