Pure Almondmilk

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Pure Almondmilk scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Lactose-Free Protein Blend (Milk Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate). Less Than 2% Of The Following: Cocoa Powder (Processed With Alkali)): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Gellan Gum, Carrageenan): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Plant-Based Milk, this product is more processed than about 44% of the 1,441 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Pure Almondmilk's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vitamin/Mineral Blend [Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin D2, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Zinc Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate].

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Potassium Citrate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Sea Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.