alpro

Almond Milk

Barcode 5411188112778

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Yes — Almond Milk is ultra-processed.

Product contains several ultra-processed additives according to NOVA, including tricalciumphosphat, meersalz. stabilisatoren (johannisbrotkernmehl. gellan), and an emulsifier (sunflower lecithin). Therefore it is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water. almonds (2%)

A mixture of water and almonds, with almonds present at 2% of the ingredient.
UPF

tricalcium phosphate

Inorganic calcium phosphate used as a food additive, often as a mineral supplement or anti-caking agent.
UPF

sea salt with stabilizers (carob bean gum, gellan)

Sea salt with added stabilizers—locust bean gum (carob bean gum) and gellan gum.
OK

emulsifier (sunflower lecithin)

A food additive used to blend ingredients and improve texture, derived from sunflower seeds.
OK

vitamin (riboflavin (b2), b12, etc)

Nutrient additives used to fortify products; common B vitamins included in supplement or fortification regimes.
OK

vitamin d2 (ergocalciferol)

Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and as a dietary supplement.

Healthier alternatives

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Common questions about Almond Milk

Is Almond Milk ultra-processed?

Yes — Almond Milk by alpro is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains several ultra-processed additives according to NOVA, including tricalciumphosphat, meersalz. stabilisatoren (johannisbrotkernmehl. gellan), and an emulsifier (sunflower lecithin). Therefore it is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Almond Milk are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Almond Milk as ultra-processed markers: tricalcium phosphate, sea salt with stabilizers (carob bean gum, gellan). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Almond Milk?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Organic & unsweetened Almond by Plenish, RUDE Almond Organic Drink by Rude health. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.