Califia Farms Almondmilk, Unsweetened Vanilla, Dairy Free
Why It Scored This Way
Good overall nutrition gives this product clear value, though some processing or minor tradeoffs keep it from ranking higher.
- Low Sodium
- Zero Added Sugar
- Low Calorie
- Low Protein
Verdict
Califia Farms Almondmilk, Unsweetened Vanilla, Dairy Free is a plant-based milk alternative used as a liquid base for beverages and recipes. Its main strength is the low sodium content, while its main tradeoff is a more formulated profile. Overall, it functions as a light, neutral accompaniment to more nutrient-dense foods.
How to Use This
Suitable for regular use a few times per week within a balanced diet, especially as part of a complete meal. Use it as a creamy base for a morning smoothie bowl or stir it into a batch of overnight oats.
Nutrition Overview
The label shows a very low-calorie profile with no saturated fat. However, it offers minimal protein and fiber, meaning it provides little substantial nutrition on its own.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 40 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 3g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 140mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs | 1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 2% |
| Total Sugars | 0g | — |
| Added Sugars | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | — |
| Vitamin D | 4.4mcg | 20% |
| Calcium | 440mg | 30% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 40mg | 0% |
Ingredient Analysis
This beverage is built from water and almonds, fortified with vitamins and vanilla flavor. The addition of sunflower lecithin and multiple industrial gums creates a stabilized, highly processed texture.
Ingredients
Almondmilk (Water, Almonds), Natural Vanilla Flavor with Other Natural Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Sunflower Lecithin, Sea Salt, Guar Gum, Gellan Gum, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2, Potassium Citrate.
