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Silk Almond Milk, Unsweetened Vanilla
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Silk Almond Milk, Unsweetened Vanilla

Silk
64 foz
Available at Foodtown
30
Calories
1g
Protein
115mg
Sodium
37
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Silk Almond Milk Unsweetened Vanilla (64 fl oz) is a mainstream plant-based milk that you’ll commonly find on the refrigerated dairy-alternative shelf or in the ambient carton aisle near other almond, oat, and soy milks as well as non-dairy creamers. Packaged in a tall branded carton, its label leans into health-forward cues—"0 grams of sugar per serving," "lactose free," vitamin D and added calcium claims, and a vegan/non-dairy callout—while not presenting as organic. Silk positions itself as the approachable plant-pioneer for flexitarians, families, and health-conscious shoppers who want a lower-calorie, dairy-free swap in coffee, cereal, smoothies, or baking. The brand leans on sustainability and regenerative agriculture messaging and targets consumers seeking convenience with a trusted mainstream name rather than niche specialty shoppers. On the label you’ll find several health-halo claims (fortified with vitamins and extra calcium, free-from lists) and “natural flavor” listed; the ingredient list also includes a stabilizer (gellan gum) and a vitamin/mineral blend. In plain terms this is an industrially produced almond beverage with added stabilizers and fortification. Sensory-wise it pours smooth and slightly creamy with a thin, drinkable body compared to cow’s milk, a subtle almond nuttiness and light vanilla aroma; it’s often used straight from the carton into a bowl of cereal, frothed for coffee, blended into smoothies, or swapped into recipes for lower-sugar baking. The ritual is everyday and practical—reach for it at breakfast, for coffee, or for a quick dairy-free substitute in cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 cup
Servings per Container: 8
Calories30
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium115mg5%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
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),, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, VITAMIN, AND, MINERAL, BLEND, (CALCIUM, CARBONATE,, VITAMIN, E, ACETATE,, VITAMIN, A, PALMITATE,, VITAMIN, D2,, VITAMIN, B12),, SEA, SALT,, GELLAN, GUM,, ASCORBIC, ACID, (VITAMIN, C, TO, PROTECT, FRESHNESS),, NATURAL, FLAVOR..

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?

The product contains industrial additives (gellan gum), added vitamins/minerals and "natural flavor" and is a formulated plant-based beverage, fitting the NOVA 4 ultra-processed category due to industrial processing and formulation.

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Common Questions about Silk Almond Milk, Unsweetened Vanilla

Absolutely! At just 30 calories per cup and only 1 gram of carbs, it’s a great option if you’re looking to cut down on calories or sugar. It’s low in fat and contains a nice boost of calcium, making it a good choice for those seeking dairy alternatives—especially if you’re watching your overall intake.

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