Is Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Unsweetened Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Blue Diamond Almonds
Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Unsweetened is one of the plant milk products analyzed by Zerotox for Blue Diamond Almonds. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Carrageenan affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes carrageenan, a stabilizer that raises concerns due to potential digestive issues. The presence of emulsifier lecithin and tapioca starch indicates moderate processing.
Main concern
Carrageenan is a stabilizer linked to digestive issues in some individuals.
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
- Filtered water serves as a base, contributing to a low-calorie profile.
- Ground whole almonds provide a source of natural flavor and some nutrients.
- Calcium carbonate is included for mineral fortification, enhancing nutritional value.
- Natural flavor adds taste without artificial additives.
Concerns
- Carrageenan is a stabilizer linked to digestive issues in some individuals.
- Tapioca starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality.
- Lecithin, while common, is an emulsifier that indicates some level of processing.
- The presence of salt may not be necessary for all consumers, raising sodium concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this plant milk.
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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 ingredient, providing hydration without calories or additives.
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 contribute natural flavor and some nutrients, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Ground Whole Almonds (2%)
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Is Calcium Carbonate safe in this plant milk?
Medium
Calcium Carbonate is used here as buffer. Calcium carbonate is used for fortification, providing calcium but is a processed mineral that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Mineral Salt (Calcium Carbonate [Ground Limestone])
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Is Tapioca Starch safe in this plant milk?
Medium
Tapioca Starch is used here as stabilizer. Tapioca starch acts as a thickening agent, indicating some processing and raising concerns about ingredient quality.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Tapioca Starch
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Is Salt safe in this plant milk?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is added for flavor enhancement, but its necessity can be questioned in a plant-based milk.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Carrageenan safe in this plant milk?
Bad
Carrageenan is used here as stabilizer. Carrageenan is a common stabilizer that has been associated with digestive issues, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Stabiliser (Carrageenan)
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Is Lecithin safe in this plant milk?
Medium
Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but indicates a level of processing that may concern some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulsifier (Lecithin)
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this plant milk?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor enhances taste without artificial additives, but the exact composition is often unclear.
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: 3206027
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Allergens detected: almond
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