Is Almondmilk Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Blue Diamond Almonds
Blue Diamond Almonds's Almondmilk is reviewed here as a plant milk. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Natural Flavors.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes almondmilk and cane sugar, with several additives like gellan gum and natural flavors. These raise concerns about processing and ingredient quality.
Main concern
Cane sugar is present, indicating added sweetness that may not be suitable for all consumers.
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
- Almondmilk provides a plant-based alternative to dairy, appealing to those seeking non-dairy options.
- Contains vitamin D2 and vitamin A palmitate, which can support dietary needs for these nutrients.
Concerns
- Cane sugar is present, indicating added sweetness that may not be suitable for all consumers.
- Natural flavors and gellan gum are included, which can raise concerns about processing and ingredient transparency.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this plant milk, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Almondmilk safe in this plant milk?
Good
Almondmilk is used here as base. Almondmilk serves as the primary ingredient, providing a dairy alternative with beneficial properties from almonds.
Role in formula: base
Original: Almondmilk (filtered water, almonds)
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Is Cane Sugar safe in this plant milk?
Medium
Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar is added for sweetness, which can contribute to higher sugar content and may not align with all dietary preferences.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: cane sugar
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Is Cocoa Dutch Process safe in this plant milk?
Medium
Cocoa Dutch Process is used here as flavor. Dutch process cocoa is used for flavoring, providing a rich taste but may contain additives that raise processing concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cocoa (dutch process)
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Is Calcium Carbonate safe in this plant milk?
Medium
Calcium Carbonate is used here as fortifier. Calcium carbonate is included as a fortifying agent, enhancing calcium content but is a synthetic source of calcium.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: calcium carbonate
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Is Sea Salt safe in this plant milk?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt is used for flavor enhancement, providing a natural source of sodium without significant processing concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sea salt
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Is Potassium Citrate safe in this plant milk?
Medium
Potassium Citrate is used here as buffer. Potassium citrate acts as a buffering agent, helping to maintain pH balance but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: potassium citrate
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this plant milk?
Bad
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are included, which can be vague and may involve processing that obscures ingredient transparency.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavors
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Is Sunflower Lecithin safe in this plant milk?
Medium
Sunflower Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower lecithin is used as an emulsifier, aiding in texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: sunflower lecithin
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Is Gellan Gum safe in this plant milk?
Medium
Gellan Gum is used here as thickener. Gellan gum is a thickening agent that improves texture but is a processed additive with potential quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: gellan gum
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Is Vitamin A Palmitate safe in this plant milk?
Medium
Vitamin A Palmitate is used here as fortifier. Vitamin A palmitate is added for fortification, providing essential nutrients but is a synthetic form of vitamin A.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: vitamin a palmitate
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Is Vitamin D2 safe in this plant milk?
Medium
Vitamin D2 is used here as fortifier. Vitamin D2 is included to enhance nutritional value, though it is a synthetic form of vitamin D.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: vitamin d2
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Is D Alpha Tocopherol Natural Vitamin E safe in this plant milk?
Good
D Alpha Tocopherol Natural Vitamin E is used here as antioxidant. D-alpha-tocopherol is a natural form of vitamin E, providing antioxidant properties and supporting overall quality.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: d-alpha-tocopherol (natural vitamin e)
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: 3206093
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Allergens detected: almonds
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