Blue Diamond Almonds

Almond Breeze Unsweetened Low Fat Milk Alternative

Barcode 0041570080177

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Yes — Almond Breeze Unsweetened Low Fat Milk Alternative is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed additives according to NOVA: sunflower lecithin (an emulsifier), gellan gum (a stabiliser), and natural flavouring (a pre-identified UPF ingredient). These industrial formulations are used to modify texture, stability, and flavour, so the product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

spring water

A basic, clear beverage water sourced from natural springs, suitable for drinking and as a diluent in recipes.
OK

almonds

Edible seeds from almond trees, a common tree nut.
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
UPF

sunflower lecithin

A natural phospholipid emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds, used to improve texture, blend fats and water, and stabilize emulsions in foods.
UPF

gellan gum

A hydrocolloid stabiliser used to thicken or set foods; a common food additive.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

vitamins (d2, e, b12)

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Common questions about Almond Breeze Unsweetened Low Fat Milk Alternative

Is Almond Breeze Unsweetened Low Fat Milk Alternative ultra-processed?

Yes — Almond Breeze Unsweetened Low Fat Milk Alternative by Blue Diamond Almonds is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed additives according to NOVA: sunflower lecithin (an emulsifier), gellan gum (a stabiliser), and natural flavouring (a pre-identified UPF ingredient). These industrial formulations are used to modify texture, stability, and flavour, so the product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Almond Breeze Unsweetened Low Fat Milk Alternative are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Almond Breeze Unsweetened Low Fat Milk Alternative as ultra-processed markers: sunflower lecithin, gellan gum, natural flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.