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

Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk, 48 FZ

CALIFIA FARMS
Available at Whole Foods
40
Calories
1g
Protein
140mg
Sodium
0.99g
Fiber
23
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this 48 fl oz carton in the plant-based milk aisle or chilled dairy section—handy for morning coffee, cereal, or swapping into baking recipes. It feels modern and health-focused with a smooth vanilla note; the presence of emulsifiers, gums, minerals, and natural flavors signals industrial formulation to improve texture, stability, and shelf life, which are characteristic of ultra-processed products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 FL
Servings per Container: 6
Calories40
% 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), NATURAL, VANILLA, FLAVOR, WITH, OTHER, NATURAL, FLAVOR, 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?

Contains industrial ingredients (sunflower lecithin, locust bean gum, gellan gum, natural flavors, mineral additives) and formulations designed to mimic traditional milk—hallmarks of NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed foods).

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Common Questions about Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk, 48 FZ

The unsweetened vanilla almond milk is quite low in calories (just 40 per serving!) and has no added sugars, making it a decent choice for those looking to cut back on sugar. It's a nice alternative for those who might be watching their dairy intake or looking for a lighter option in their coffee or cereal. Of course, 'healthy' can depend on your individual dietary needs, so always consider how it fits into your overall eating pattern.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
post-workout
holiday-baking

Vibe:

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$4.49
per package