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Is Not Milk Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Alpro

This page reviews Not Milk by Alpro as a plant milk. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Natural Flavors, Gellan.

70 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 70

The composition includes sunflower oil and natural flavors, which are processed ingredients that raise quality concerns. However, the presence of oat and pea protein contributes positively to the overall rating.

Main concern

Sunflower oil is a processed fat that may raise concerns regarding its health implications.

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

  • Oat (8.3%) provides a source of carbohydrates and contributes to a creamy texture.
  • Pea protein adds nutritional value, enhancing the protein content of the product.
  • Calcium carbonate is included for calcium fortification, supporting dietary needs.
  • Naturally lactose-free, making it suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.

Concerns

  • Sunflower oil is a processed fat that may raise concerns regarding its health implications.
  • Natural flavors can be ambiguous, as they may include various additives that are not disclosed.
  • Lecithin, while commonly used as an emulsifier, is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
  • Gellan, a stabilizer, is synthetic and raises questions about the overall naturalness of the product.

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this plant milk and why it matters.

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: 3986284

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Frequently asked questions

The composition includes sunflower oil and natural flavors, which are processed ingredients that raise quality concerns. However, the presence of oat and pea protein contributes positively to the overall rating. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Yes. Alpro — Not Milk has a Zerotox score of 70 / 100. See clean products and high-rated products for more. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, oat, chicory root fiber. See the Ingredients section above.
Alpro — Not Milk has a Zerotox safety score of 70 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Alpro — Not Milk has a Zerotox safety score of 70 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Alpro products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Alpro — Not Milk has a Zerotox score of 70 / 100 among plant milk products. See the full breakdown above.
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Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
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Our analysis notes: Oat (8.3%) provides a source of carbohydrates and contributes to a creamy texture.; Pea protein adds nutritional value, enhancing the protein content of the product.; Calcium carbonate is included for calcium fortification, supporting dietary needs.. See the Pros section above.

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