Open Nature Dairy-Free Almond Milk Unsweetened Vanilla
Scanned July 2026 · beverages · high confidence
- Open Nature Dairy-Free Almond Milk Unsweetened Vanilla scores 48 out of 100 — grade C on the GreenSpecs five-signal analysis, scanned July 2026.
- Certifications found on the label: Vegan.
- Signal breakdown (each of 20): claims 7, certifications 6, packaging 9, ingredients 14, supply chain 12.
The real story
This almond milk is dairy-free and free from artificial flavors and colors, a solid step for a conventional brand, but specific ingredient sourcing and certifications are not disclosed.
A good start for ingredients. Transparency is still developing.
How do the five signals break down?
| Claims and disclosure | 7 / 20 |
| Certifications | 6 / 20 |
| Packaging lifecycle | 9 / 20 |
| Ingredient impact | 14 / 20 |
| Supply chain | 12 / 20 |
Each signal is worth 20 points — the method is public at how we score.
What is on the label?
Primary claim: "Dairy-Free"
What the claims cover
- Vegan
What is still missing
- Almond sourcing and packaging transparency are not yet there.
Worth knowing
- It's great to see a store brand offering dairy-free options with no artificial additives, but more details on where those almonds come from would make it even better!
Where the footprint lives
Scope 3 — the supply chain: The largest part of this product's footprint is in almond farming and processing, which isn't disclosed here.
Most of a product's emissions sit upstream in Scope 3 — the scope breakdown explains why that decides the score.
Smart swaps and tips
- Look for organic or Fair Trade almonds to ensure better farming practices.
- Oat milk often has a lower water footprint than almond milk.
People and health
Social: No labor or wage information disclosed for the almond growers.
Health: Ingredient list not visible in this scan.
Numbers from a scan of the real label, July 2026. Holding this product — or its shelf neighbor? Scan it and compare the five signals side by side. New to the method? Start with the rules of thumb.