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Summary

Total Ingredients: 13 (More than average)

Total Additives: 7 (Less than average)

health risk: high (1) moderate (3) low (2)
environment risk: high (2) moderate (1) low (2)
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Full Ingredients List

CANE SUGAR, SOYMILK (DEHULLED SOYBEANS, WATER), PALM OIL, WATER, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES (EMULSIFIER), NATURAL FLAVORS, SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, CARRAGEENAN (STABILIZER).

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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.

salt (sea salt, natural salt, etc)

potassium chloride

  • In Percent of Plant Milks: 0.1% Uncommon
  • Health Risk: Low
  • Environment Risk: Moderate
  • Function: Additive used to reduce acidity and extend shelf life, act as a dietary supplement for potassium, and act as a binding agent.

monoglycerides

  • In Percent of Plant Milks: 6% Uncommon
  • Health Risk: Low - Moderate
  • Environment Risk: Unknown
  • Function: Generally recognized as safe in recommended quantities, but it is a trans fat, which can be unhealthy in large quantities.

cane sugar

palm oil

  • In Percent of Plant Milks: 0.2% Uncommon
  • Health Risk: Moderate
  • Environment Risk: High
  • Function: Additive used as a substitue for other fats like butter and vegetable oils, which act as texturizers

Natural Flavors (MSG)