Almond Breeze Unsweetened Low Fat Milk Alternative — OKAY

Name: Almond Breeze Unsweetened Low Fat Milk Alternative
Brand: Blue Diamond Almonds

Munch or Dump rates Almond Breeze Unsweetened Low Fat Milk Alternative by Blue Diamond Almonds OKAY — score 60/90.

Mostly spring water with just 2% almonds, a couple of additives, and added vitamins. No added sugar and low calorie, but it's more flavored, fortified water than a nutrient-dense drink.

Why this verdict

No added sugar and very low calorie
Only 2% almonds; the rest is essentially water
Contains an emulsifier and a stabilizer to hold it together
Fortified with calcium and vitamins D2, E, B12
Barely any protein compared to dairy or whole almonds

Ingredients (10)

Spring water (safe) — The base and overwhelming majority of the drink.
Almonds (2%) (safe) — The actual almond content, but only 2% so it contributes little protein or fiber.
calcium carbonate (safe) — Added calcium for fortification; well tolerated.
Sea Salt (moderate) — Adds sodium for flavor. Fine in moderation, but worth watching if you're salt-sensitive.
Sunflower lecithin (emulsifier) (moderate) — Emulsifier that keeps the almond solids and water from separating; generally well tolerated but a processing aid, not nutrition.
Gellan Gum (Stabiliser) (moderate) — Texture stabilizer; some people report bloating, but used in small amounts.
natural flavouring (moderate) — Second vague flavour add; 'natural' tells you nothing about what it is.
Vitamin D2 (safe) — Added vitamin for bone health fortification.
Vitamin E (safe) — Added antioxidant vitamin.
vitamin B12 (safe) — Useful fortification, especially for plant-based diets.