Kirkland Signature Organic Unsweetened Almond Non-Dairy Beverage Vanilla

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Why this score

• Ultra-processed (NOVA 4)Ultra-processed per the NOVA classification — −1.5, never below 7 on this rule alone.
• Low sugar, sat fat & saltFSA traffic lights per 100g: all three low (+0.3).
• Organiccertified organic (+0.5).

Ingredients (14)

• 9Organic almond baseWhole food source of protein, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals
• 10Filtered waterEssential nutrient, purified, no additives or contaminants
• 10Organic almondsWhole food, nutrient-dense, natural source of protein and healthy fats
• 8Organic vanilla flavorNatural flavoring from vanilla plant, minimal processing, no artificial additives
• 6Sea saltMinimally processed mineral source; contains trace minerals alongside sodium.
• 6Sunflower LecithinNatural emulsifier; improves texture and shelf-life.
• 7Locust bean gumNatural thickener from carob bean; minimally processed, generally safe
• 5gellan gumMicrobial polysaccharide thickener; generally recognized safe but highly processed.
• 8Vitamin A palmitateFat-soluble vitamin A; synthetic form; safe at fortification levels.
• 8Ergocalciferol Vitamin D2Essential micronutrient, supports bone and immune health
• 6DL-alpha-tocopheryl acetateSynthetic vitamin E form; bioavailable but less effective than natural tocopherols
• 8RiboflavinVitamin B2; essential nutrient, supports energy metabolism safely
• 7Zinc gluconateBioavailable zinc supplement form; well-absorbed, supports immune function
• 8Cyanocobalamin vitamin B12Synthetic B12 form; highly bioavailable; essential for nerve function

Allergens

Contains: tree nuts

Declared on the product label. Anything not listed here simply wasn't declared - that is not the same as being free from it. Always check the packaging.