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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 find this carton in the refrigerated plant-milk aisle or grabbed for cereal, smoothies, and coffee at home — a modern, health-oriented staple marketed as a protein-forward dairy alternative. It gives a practical, wholesome vibe with an unsweetened, neutral taste aimed at everyday use. The smooth, stable texture and list of emulsifiers, gums, isolated protein and added vitamins hint at industrial reformulation common in ultra-processed products.

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 pea protein, added oils, emulsifiers (sunflower lecithin), stabilizers (guar gum, gellan gum) and fortified vitamins — an industrially formulated product with additives and processing characteristic of NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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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
meal-prep-sunday
back-to-school

Vibe:

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$5.29
per package