Common questions

Is Open Nature ORIGINAL ALMOND UNSWEETENED ALMONDMILK, ORIGINAL UNSWEETENED healthy?

Open Nature ORIGINAL ALMOND UNSWEETENED ALMONDMILK, ORIGINAL UNSWEETENED scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This almond milk is ultra-processed, which limits its score despite having some beneficial ingredients like almondmilk and calcium carbonate.

How processed is Open Nature ORIGINAL ALMOND UNSWEETENED ALMONDMILK, ORIGINAL UNSWEETENED?

Open Nature ORIGINAL ALMOND UNSWEETENED ALMONDMILK, ORIGINAL UNSWEETENED is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Open Nature ORIGINAL ALMOND UNSWEETENED ALMONDMILK, ORIGINAL UNSWEETENED's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Almondmilk (filtered water, almonds), sea salt, gellan gum count in its favor; natural flavor is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

Open Nature ORIGINAL ALMOND UNSWEETENED ALMONDMILK, ORIGINAL UNSWEETENED

Name: Open Nature ORIGINAL ALMOND UNSWEETENED ALMONDMILK, ORIGINAL UNSWEETENED
Brand: Open Nature

Open Nature

Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 5

Harmful ingredients 1

Owned by Albertsons

Category Milk

Summary

This almond milk is ultra-processed, which limits its score despite having some beneficial ingredients like almondmilk and calcium carbonate. The presence of additives such as natural flavor and sunflower lecithin, along with gums, contributes to its processing level. While it avoids harmful seed oils and artificial sweeteners, the use of processed additives and the ultra-processing nature of the product impact its overall healthiness.

Key ingredients 8

Almondmilk (filtered water, almonds)

Very Good

This ingredient is a natural plant-based milk made from almonds and water, offering a nutritious and minimally processed source of plant protein and healthy fats.

vitamin e acetate

Very Good

Vitamin E acetate is an antioxidant that helps protect cells from oxidative damage and supports overall health.

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sea salt

Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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gellan gum

Good

Gellan gum is a plant-based stabilizer and thickener that is generally recognized as safe and helps improve product consistency.

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