Pacific Original Unsweetened Hemp Non-Dairy Beverage

Common questions

Is Pacific Original Unsweetened Hemp Non-Dairy Beverage healthy?

Pacific Original Unsweetened Hemp Non-Dairy Beverage scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This hemp non-dairy beverage is ultra-processed, which limits its potential score despite some positive attributes.

How processed is Pacific Original Unsweetened Hemp Non-Dairy Beverage?

Pacific Original Unsweetened Hemp Non-Dairy Beverage is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Pacific Original Unsweetened Hemp Non-Dairy Beverage's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, vitamin d2 counts in its favor; disodium phosphate, gellan gum, tricalcium phosphate are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Pacific Original Unsweetened Hemp Non-Dairy Beverage

Pacific
65 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

$4.38 · 32 fl oz · $0.14 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 3
Owned by Pacific Foods of Oregon, Inc.
Category Milk
Summary

This hemp non-dairy beverage is ultra-processed, which limits its potential score despite some positive attributes. It contains beneficial ingredients like hulled hemp seeds and vitamin D2, which provide essential nutrients. However, the presence of synthetic additives such as disodium phosphate and the use of 'natural flavors' contribute to its processing level and raise concerns about transparency and potential health impacts.

Key ingredients 8

vitamin d2
Good

Vitamin D2 is added to support bone health and immune function, making it a beneficial nutrient in fortified foods.

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Water
Neutral

Water is the base of the formulation — inert.

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hulled hemp seed
Neutral

Hulled hemp seeds are a source of plant-based protein and healthy fats, but are considered neutral in this context due to processing and added ingredients.

natural vanilla flavor with other natural flavors
Neutral

Natural vanilla flavor enhances taste using natural extracts, but is considered neutral as it does not significantly impact health positively or negatively.

xanthan gum
Neutral

Fermentation-derived thickener, well tolerated at food-use levels.

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disodium phosphate
Bad

Disodium phosphate is an additive used for stabilizing or buffering, but it is often viewed negatively due to its processed nature and potential overuse in foods.

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gellan gum
Bad

Gellan gum is a thickening agent that can cause digestive discomfort in some individuals and is associated with highly processed foods.

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tricalcium phosphate
Bad

Tricalcium phosphate is used as a calcium supplement and anti-caking agent, but it is often viewed negatively due to its processed nature and potential overuse.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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