High Health Risk High Environment Risk
pacific foods original organic almond non-dairy beverage
Summary
Total Ingredients: 7 (Less than average)
Total Additives: 4 (Less than average)
Full Ingredients List
ORGANIC ALMOND BASE (WATER, ORGANIC ALMONDS), ORGANIC DRIED CANE SYRUP, POTASSIUM CITRATE, SEA SALT, CARRAGEENAN.
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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)
- 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.
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
cane syrup
- In Percent of Plant Milks: 2% Uncommon
- Health Risk: Moderate
- Environment Risk: High
- Function: Additive used to sweeten food