Is Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Blue Dragon
Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla is one of the plant milk products analyzed by Zerotox for Blue Dragon. 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 product contains carrageenan, a stabilizer that raises concerns due to its potential digestive issues. However, it also includes natural vanilla flavor and ground almonds, which contribute positively to its composition.
Main concern
Carrageenan is a controversial 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
- Contains ground whole almonds, providing a source of natural flavor and nutrients.
- Natural vanilla flavor enhances taste without artificial additives.
- Low in calories due to the absence of added sugars.
- Tapioca starch acts as a thickener, improving texture.
Concerns
- Carrageenan is a controversial stabilizer linked to digestive issues in some individuals.
- Calcium carbonate is a synthetic source of calcium, raising concerns about mineral absorption.
- Contains sea salt, which may not be suitable for low-sodium diets.
- Filtered water is the primary ingredient, indicating low nutrient density.
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 but lacking nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: Fiitered 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 nutrients, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Ground Whole Almonds (2,5%)
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Is Tapioca Starch safe in this plant milk?
Medium
Tapioca Starch is used here as thickener. Tapioca starch is used as a thickener, improving texture but is a processed ingredient with moderate concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Tapioca Starch
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Is Calcium Carbonate safe in this plant milk?
Medium
Calcium Carbonate is used here as buffer. Calcium carbonate is added for calcium fortification but may raise concerns regarding mineral absorption.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Calcium Carbonate (Ground Limestone)
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Is Sea Salt safe in this plant milk?
Medium
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt enhances flavor but may not be suitable for those on low-sodium diets.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Sea Salt
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Is Natural Vanilla Flavor safe in this plant milk?
Good
Natural Vanilla Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural vanilla flavor enhances taste without the use of artificial additives, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Natural Vanilla Flavour
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Is Carrageenan safe in this plant milk?
Bad
Carrageenan is used here as stabilizer. Carrageenan is a stabilizer linked to potential digestive issues, raising concerns about its safety in food products.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Stabiliser (Carrageenan)
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Is Sunflower Emulsifier safe in this plant milk?
Medium
Sunflower Emulsifier is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower emulsifier helps blend ingredients but is a processed ingredient with moderate concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulsjfier (Sunflower)
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: 3206053
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Allergens detected: almond
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