Califia Farms Unsweetened Almondmilk

Califia Farms Unsweetened Almondmilk is a shelf-stable almond milk in a 32 fl oz carton with 0g sugars on its panel. Califia describes it as coming “in non-refrigerated packaging,” so it can sit in the pantry until opened.

Who it suits

It suits people who use plant milk in cereal, smoothies, soups or baking and want a low-calorie panel with no sugars. If steamed lattes are the main job, Califia’s Barista Blends are the line it labels for frothing; our oat milk vs almond milk labels guide compares this carton with the Oat Barista Blend line by line.

Key facts

• Per 8 fl oz (240 mL): 35 calories, 3g fat, 0g saturated fat, 140mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate, 0g total and 0g added sugars, 1g protein (Califia panel image)
• Vitamin D 4.4mcg (20% DV), calcium 440mg (30% DV), iron 0.2mg, potassium 40mg, vitamin A 200mcg (20% DV); 4 servings per container (Califia panel image)
• Ingredients: “Almondmilk (Water, Almonds), Calcium Carbonate, Sunflower Lecithin, Sea Salt, Natural Flavor, Guar Gum, Gellan Gum, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2, Potassium Citrate.”
• Califia’s FAQ says to refrigerate after opening and use within 7 to 10 days

Califia’s page copy says 40 calories and its text table lists 470mg calcium; the panel image and the carton front say 35 calories, and the panel says 440mg calcium. We use the panel image.

What reviewers say

Chowhound ranked Califia’s unsweetened almond milk fifth of eight in a tasting, describing a nutty, pulpy, almost homemade flavor and a filmy texture. The writer tasted the bottled version, which may differ from this carton.

Pros

• 35 calories and 0g sugars per cup on the panel
• Panel lists vitamin D, calcium and vitamin A
• Shelf stable before opening, per Califia

Cons

• 1g protein per cup
• Ingredient line includes guar gum, gellan gum and natural flavor, if you prefer to avoid those

Cautions

The allergen statement reads “Contains Almonds,” so this carton is not for anyone avoiding tree nuts. Califia’s page marks it Vegan, Gluten Free, Kosher, Soy Free and Non GMO, and the carton front says “Dairy Free.” These are Califia’s statements; check the current carton if you manage an allergy.