Why is Organic Unsweetened Almond Non-Dairy Beverage Vanilla classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is classified as NOVA 4 because it undergoes industrial processing to achieve a shelf-stable aseptic Tetra Brik, includes added vitamins and uses several functional ingredients such as locust bean gum (E410), gellan gum (E418), sunflower lecithin, sea salt, vanilla flavor, and fortified vitamins (vitamin A palmitate, vitamin D2, vitamin E acetate, riboflavin, zinc gluconate, and cyanocobalamin), all of which place it in the ultra-processed category.

Is the almond ingredient in this beverage a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the drink contains almonds, a tree nut, which is listed as an allergen; individuals with nut allergies should avoid this product.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets such as vegan, keto, halal, or gluten-free?

The beverage is vegan, lactose‑free, gluten‑free, and unsweetened, making it keto‑friendly and suitable for vegan and gluten‑free diets, and it carries a kosher certification; however, it does not display a halal certification, so halal suitability cannot be confirmed.

Kirkland Signature • 946 ml

Organic Unsweetened Almond Non-Dairy Beverage Vanilla

Beverages

Product Insights

It is an organic, unsweetened almond-based beverage flavored with vanilla, positioned in the Plant-based milk substitutes group of beverages. The drink carries a Nutri-Score of B and falls into the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its use of stabilizers, emulsifiers, and added vitamins, while offering low calories, no added sugar, and low salt. Nevertheless, it is low in protein, contains several food additives, and includes almonds, a tree nut allergen, which may limit suitability for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Added Sugars0 g

Fruits & Vegetables25 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant-based beverage, this almond drink contains virtually no sugar (0 g vs 10.75 g), markedly lower fat and calories, but also provides less protein (0.42 g vs 1.76 g) and slightly less fiber.

Ingredients

Organic almond base (filtered water, organic almonds), organic vanilla flavor, sea salt, sunflower lecithin, organic locust bean gum, gellan gum, vitamin a palmitate, ergocalciferol (vitamin d2), dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate (vitamin e), riboflavin (vitamin b2), zinc gluconate, cyanocobalamin (vitamin b12).

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