Is Almond Blend Almond Milk Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Blue Diamond Almonds
Almond Blend Almond Milk is a plant milk from Blue Diamond Almonds. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Dipotassium Phosphate, Carrageenan.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes ground whole almonds and various stabilizers like carrageenan, which raises concerns about processing. The presence of corn maltodextrin and emulsifiers also indicates a processed product.
Main concern
Carrageenan is a thickener that has raised safety concerns due to potential digestive issues.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains ground whole almonds, providing a source of natural flavor and some nutrients.
- Sunflower oil is a common emulsifier that helps maintain texture and consistency.
- Natural flavoring enhances taste without artificial additives, supporting a more natural profile.
Concerns
- Carrageenan is a thickener that has raised safety concerns due to potential digestive issues.
- Corn maltodextrin is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating preferences.
- The presence of multiple stabilizers indicates a highly processed product, which may deter some consumers.
Who should avoid this product?
This plant milk may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this plant milk so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Filtered Water safe in this plant milk?
Good
Filtered Water is used here as base. Filtered water serves as the primary base for this almond milk, ensuring a clean and neutral liquid for blending.
Role in formula: base
Original: filtered water
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Is Ground Whole Almonds safe in this plant milk?
Good
Ground Whole Almonds is used here as natural_extract. Ground whole almonds provide flavor and some nutritional benefits, contributing to the product's almond identity.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ground whole almonds (2.5%)
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this plant milk?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower oil acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend ingredients and maintain a consistent texture, though it is a refined oil.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: sunflower oil
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Is Corn Maltodextrin safe in this plant milk?
Medium
Corn Maltodextrin is used here as stabilizer. Corn maltodextrin is used as a stabilizer, but it is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers seeking natural options.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: corn maltodextrin
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Is Dipotassium Phosphate safe in this plant milk?
Bad
Dipotassium Phosphate is used here as acidulant. Dipotassium phosphate is used as an acidity regulator but is a synthetic ingredient that raises concerns about its processing.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acidity regulator (dipotassium phosphate, potassium citrate)
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Is Potassium Citrate safe in this plant milk?
Medium
Potassium Citrate is used here as acidulant. Potassium citrate helps regulate acidity but is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating preferences.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acidity regulator (dipotassium phosphate, potassium citrate)
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Is Carrageenan safe in this plant milk?
Bad
Carrageenan is used here as stabilizer. Carrageenan is a thickener that has raised safety concerns due to potential digestive issues, impacting the product's overall safety profile.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabiliser (carrageenan, locust bean gum, sodium alginate, guar gum)
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Is Locust Bean Gum safe in this plant milk?
Medium
Locust Bean Gum is used here as stabilizer. Locust bean gum is a natural thickener but can be considered processed, contributing to the product's overall processing level.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabiliser (carrageenan, locust bean gum, sodium alginate, guar gum)
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Is Sodium Alginate safe in this plant milk?
Medium
Sodium Alginate is used here as stabilizer. Sodium alginate is derived from seaweed and used as a thickener, but it is still a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabiliser (carrageenan, locust bean gum, sodium alginate, guar gum)
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Is Guar Gum safe in this plant milk?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as stabilizer. Guar gum is a natural thickener that helps improve texture but is still a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabiliser (carrageenan, locust bean gum, sodium alginate, guar gum)
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Is Salt safe in this plant milk?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used to enhance flavor, contributing to the overall taste profile of the almond milk.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Sunflower Lecithin safe in this plant milk?
Medium
Sunflower Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients, though it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsifier (sunflower lecithin)
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this plant milk?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavoring enhances the taste of the almond milk without artificial additives, though its exact composition is not disclosed.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavour
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 3206052
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