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califia farms barista blend pure almondmilk

Summary

Total Ingredients: 19 (More than average)

Total Additives: 14 (More than average)

health risk: high (1) moderate (1) low (10)
environment risk: high (1) low (4)
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Full Ingredients List

ALMONDMILK (WATER, ALMONDS), PURE CANE SUGAR, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: VITAMIN/MINERAL BLEND [VITAMIN A, VITAMIN E, VITAMIN D2, VITAMIN B2, VITAMIN B12, ZINC SULFATE, CALCIUM CARBONATE], GELLAN GUM, CARRAGEENAN, POTASSIUM CITRATE, NATURAL FLAVORS, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, SEA SALT.

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Additives or Preservatives

Carrageenan

In Percent of Plant Milks: 12%
Health Risk: High
Environment Risk: Low
Function: Additive that works as a thickener, stabilizer of ingredients, and emulsifier of ingredients (this stops ingredients from spreading). It is particularly useful in processed foods that are heated to high temperatures during manufacturing.

calcium carbonate

In Percent of Plant Milks: 45%
Health Risk: Low
Environment Risk: Unknown
Function: Additive that prevents color or taste deterioration

zinc sulfate

In Percent of Plant Milks: 0.5% Uncommon
Health Risk: Low
Environment Risk: Unknown
Function: Additive used as a dietary supplement to add Zinc

vitamin e acetate

In Percent of Plant Milks: 11%
Health Risk: Low
Environment Risk: Unknown
Function: Additive used as a dietary supplement to add Vitamin E

riboflavin (b2)

In Percent of Plant Milks: 21%
Health Risk: Low
Environment Risk: Unknown
Function: Additive used as a dietary supplement to add Vitamin B2

vitamin b12

In Percent of Plant Milks: 32%
Health Risk: Low
Environment Risk: Unknown
Function: Additive used as a dietary supplement to add Vitamin B12

vitamin d2

In Percent of Plant Milks: 64%
Health Risk: Low
Environment Risk: Unknown
Function: Additive used as a dietary supplement to add Vitamin D2

sunflower lecithin

In Percent of Plant Milks: 42%
Health Risk: Low
Environment Risk: Low
Function: Additive used to stabilize and texturize ingredients in food processing - it is useful when foods are processed at high temperatures.

gellan gum

In Percent of Plant Milks: 58%
Health Risk: Low
Environment Risk: Low
Function: Additive that works as a bind ingredients, stabilize ingredients, and texturize food. It is particularly useful in processed foods that are heated to high temperatures during manufacturing. It typically works as a plant based alternative to gelatin.

potassium citrate

In Percent of Plant Milks: 22%
Health Risk: Low
Environment Risk: Unknown
Function: Preservative that works as a pH buffer to inhibit the growth of microbes in food, and extends shelf life

salt (sea salt, natural salt, etc)

In Percent of Plant Milks: 47%
Health Risk: Low
Environment Risk: Low
Function: Preservative used to extend the shelf life of food, and maintain flavor.

cane sugar

In Percent of Plant Milks: 35%
Health Risk: Moderate
Environment Risk: High
Function: Additive used to sweeten food

Natural Flavors (MSG)

In Percent of Plant Milks: 28%
Health Risk: Unknown
Environment Risk: Unknown
Function: Additive used to enhance the flavor of food

vitamin

In Percent of Plant Milks: 13%
Health Risk: Unknown
Environment Risk: Unknown
Function: General additive used as a dietary supplement. The exact type of vitamin is unknown.