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Unsweetened Non-Dairy Beverage, 48 FZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Unsweetened Non-Dairy Beverage, 48 FZ

RIPPLE
Available at Whole Foods
80
Calories
8g
Protein
125mg
Sodium
0.99g
Fiber
43
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this chilled carton in the refrigerated dairy-alternative aisle or grab it at breakfast to pour over cereal, into coffee, or blend into a smoothie. It reads as a modern, health-forward convenience—plant-based and fortified—but the isolated pea protein, added oils, emulsifiers, gums, and vitamins point to an industrially formulated texture and stability typical of ultra-processed beverages.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 CUP
Servings per Container: 6
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium125mg5%
Total Carbohydrate0.99g0%
Dietary Fiber0.99g4%
Protein8g
* 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

WATER, PEA, PROTEIN, BLEND, (WATER,, PEA, PROTEIN), SUNFLOWER, OIL, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 1%, OF, VITAMIN, A, PALMITATE, VITAMIN, D2, VITAMIN, B12, DHA, ALGAL, OIL, TRICALCIUM, PHOSPHATE, DIPOTASSIUM, PHOSPHATE, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN, SEA, SALT, MIXED, TOCOPHEROLS, (TO, PRESERVE, FRESHNESS), NATURAL, FLAVOR, GUAR, GUM, GELLAN, GUM..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • mixed tocopherols - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

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 isolated protein, added oils, emulsifiers, stabilizing gums, phosphate salts, natural flavors, and fortified vitamins—ingredients and industrial processing typical of ultra-processed (NOVA 4) products.

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Common Questions about Unsweetened Non-Dairy Beverage, 48 FZ

When it comes to the Unsweetened Non-Dairy Beverage, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective. It's low in calories and sugar, and packed with plant-based protein, which makes it a solid choice for those looking for a dairy alternative. However, if you're aiming for organic or minimally processed options, this one may not check those boxes.

Perfect For

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post-workout
weekend-brunch

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$5.29
per package