Trader Joe’s Organic Non-Dairy Rice Beverage
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Sodium
- Saturated Fat
- Added Sugar
- Protein
Verdict
Organic Non-Dairy Rice Beverage is a shelf-stable plant milk alternative. Its main strength is low sodium, while its main tradeoff is a high amount of added sugar. Overall, it serves as a sweet liquid base for those avoiding common allergens.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Try it as a creamy addition to a fruit smoothie or poured over a bowl of vegan granola.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is characterized by a lack of protein and fiber combined with significant added sugars. While it is low in sodium and saturated fat, the calorie content comes primarily from simple carbohydrates.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 2.5g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 80mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs | 24g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 11g | — |
| Added Sugars | 11g | 22% |
| Protein | 0g | — |
| Vitamin D | 4.8mcg | 25% |
| Calcium | 300mg | 25% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 40mg | 0% |
Ingredient Analysis
This beverage is formulated from hydrolyzed rice and canola oil, then fortified with minerals and vitamins. The use of hydrolyzed grains indicates a high level of processing to achieve a smooth, liquid consistency.
Ingredients
WATER, ORGANIC HYDROLYZED RICE, ORGANIC CANOLA OIL, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SEA SALT, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, ERGOCALCIFEROL (VITAMIN D2), CYANOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN B12)
