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    New Barn Organic Almondmilk Keeps it Simple and Unsweetened

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    By Alisa Fleming on May 24, 2020 Dairy-Free Milk Substitute Reviews, Product Reviews

    We first told you about New Barn Organic Almondmilk back in 2016. It was the cleanest milk beverage to hit the mainstream, and contained just four to six ingredients. Some other pure brands have since emerged, and New Barn attempted to stay competitive with new flavors and new packaging. Unfortunately, they’ve struggled a bit. They’ve discontinued their Unsweetened Vanilla, and the flavors (Creamy Original, Chocolate, Cold Brew Cofffee, and Chocolate) barely made it to market. But they still make their classic Unsweetened (details below) and Barista Almondmilk.

    New Barn Almondmilk (Review) - Organic, Pure, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free & Vegan Almond Milk Beverage

    New Barn Organic Almondmilk Keeps it Simple and Unsweetened

    The new packaging (my pour photo is of the prior packaging) has 80% less plastic, it’s widely recyclable, and it’s made with 60% renewable energy. It’s also a full quart – four ounces larger than their prior bottles. However, it looks like the new packaging also meant a different facility or line. New Barn Organic Almondmilk used to be certified Kosher Pareve, but now it’s Kosher-D for a dairy line. See our Allergen Notes below.

    Unsweetened

    No sugar is added and no coconut in this very simple dairy-free milk beverage.

    New Barn Organic Almondmilk Reviews and Info - UnsweetenedIngredients: organic almondmilk (filtered water, organic almonds), organic acacia gum, sea salt. Contains: almonds.*

    Nutrition (per 1 cup serving): 50 calories, 5g fat, 1g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 2g protein.*

    RIP to these New Barn Organic Almondmilk Varieties

    We hope that they will make it back to market. But for now, the Unsweetened Vanilla has been discontinued, and the Creamy original, Chocolate, Cold Brew Coffee, and Toasted Coconut didn’t quite make it into full blown distribution.

    Additional Allergen Notes*

    According to New Barn, “Our products are not made on dairy free lines but we have extremely stringent allergen protocols.”

    Contact them directly to discuss their protocols if you are dealing with any type of severe or highly sensitive food allergy.

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    More Facts on New Barn Almondmilk

    Price: $5.99 per (32-ounce) quart

    Availability: New Barn Almondmilk is sold at Whole Foods stores throughout the U.S. They are also gaining distribution at other independent retailers and natural grocers across the country. And they are going to be selling their almondmilk via Amazon Fresh.

    Certifications: New Barn Almondmilk is Certified Organic, Non-GMO Verified, and Certified Kosher D (for dairy equipment, not ingredients; see our Understanding Kosher Guide).

    Dietary Notes: By ingredients, New Barn Almondmilk is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, and vegetarian.*

    For More Product Information: Visit the New Barn website at www.newbarnorganics.com.

    *Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy. 

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    4 out of 5 stars (based on 6 reviews)
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    Go back to the old packaging

    Rated 3 out of 5
    August 7, 2023

    This is the best tasting organic almond milk. Unfortunately, the packaging has changed and it’s wasteful in a couple of ways. More plastic. The planet doesn’t need more plastic!

    Plus, their plastic tops don’t stay on tight and when I use the almond milk, I’ve had several messy spills. I won’t be buying it anymore. It’s too expensive to waste.

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    Jodi

    SOUR BATCH

    Rated 1 out of 5
    February 7, 2023

    I really thought this company was good and better then most Almond milk producers.As of late they are just unworthy of praise.Milk dated 3-23-23 purchased 1-30-23 ,Opened 2-3-23 It is almond buttermilk.Ruin my perfect cup of coffee.

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    Veronica

    Best almond milk ever

    Rated 5 out of 5
    April 8, 2019

    I have bring trying to go off dairy and have struggled for Years trying to find something close to real milk for my coffee.

    Recently I tried new barn almond milk

    It is the best no dairy milk I be found so far

    I even drank a cup of almond milk with a little sugar and coffee

    And it tasted great

    I am a very picky person then it comes to taste of food

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    Nirmalie

    Just tried for the first time.

    Rated 5 out of 5
    March 23, 2019

    I am a huge milk drinker and have been all my life 60 years! Last year I got into the coconut milk phase and got used to drinking it. It is not always in stores I shop at. Everything is soy(yuk) and almond breeze (just okay)

    Milk Barn brand is awesome I poured a glass and drank it down. I actually found it in grocery outlet for $1.99. However it expires in three days. I look forward to finding it elsewhere

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    Lois Nielsen

    Finally perfectly clean plant based milk

    Rated 5 out of 5
    March 9, 2019

    This is perfect … better than homemade, not over-priced, no gellan or guar gum. Only acacia gum which does not upset the stomach or intestines… tastes great … what more can I say…

    Thank you Alisa

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    Richard

    Natural with a fresh almond scent and lightly nutty flavor

    Rated 5 out of 5
    February 25, 2019

    It doesn’t get much more pure than this brand. The base flavor contains just spring water, almonds, acacia gum and sea salt, with no carageenan, fortification or other funny business. Consequently, the taste is very natural with a fresh almond scent and lightly nutty flavor. It’s very rich, so I don’t really think of it as a “straight up” drink. But I loved it in smoothies, baking and it holds promise in hot beverages. However, it should be noted that there is almond residue (it’s natural remember!), which is notable in the aftertaste consistency.

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    33 Comments

    1. PJ Parker on June 24, 2018 5:00 pm

      We just got some of the unsweetened New Barn almond milk. It has an off taste. Like unripe almonds or something. We eat raw almonds all the time & can’t figure out why it tastes odd. We did try adding a chocolate protein powder w/ dark cocoa & some stevia/sugar mix but it didn’t hide the taste much.

    2. Dee on April 24, 2018 3:48 am

      Is it normal to be chunky when you poor it into tea?

      • Alisa Fleming on April 28, 2018 3:24 pm

        I don’t think so! You should contact the company about that. Many brands like this one need to be shaken, but chunky is another story.

    3. Mo on May 5, 2017 9:45 pm

      Just tried their new barista brand and love it! I make my own almond milk but because its a chore this is such a great alternative. And i love to drink it straight, not to thick for me LOL.

      • Alisa Fleming on May 7, 2017 7:29 am

        That’s fabulous! thanks for sharing Mo, I hadn’t seen that version.

    4. Milena on March 27, 2017 11:36 am

      Is it normal that it looks and tastes like a kefir?

      • Milena on March 27, 2017 11:54 am

        My son made a shake with this new milk today now he feels nauseous and has a stomach pain. Did anyone else experience the same problem?

        • Alisa Fleming on March 27, 2017 12:19 pm

          You really should contact the company Milena, and take him to the doctor, if needed. If it tasted fermented, there could have been a storage issue (may have actually been the grocery store’s fault, not the company’s, but they should still be able to help). Here is their website & contact page – http://www.thenewbarn.com/connect-with-us/

      • Alisa Fleming on March 27, 2017 12:17 pm

        Yikes, I don’t think so!

    5. Anya Feinberg on March 8, 2017 8:27 pm

      I cannot buy the product again. There is no calcium in it. I was instructed by my doctor to drink a cup of almond milk a day for the calcium. I bought it because of the attributes that are detailed on the front of the beautiful bottle. Once I brought it home I checked and found it to be lacking. So very unhappy. Good bye Anya Feinberg

      • Alisa Fleming on March 10, 2017 1:05 pm

        Hi Anya, we’ve not affiliated with New Barn. This is a third party review and I do note in my review above that there isn’t fortification in it. That said, it does have some calcium naturally from the almonds, it isn’t completely void of it. Some brands aren’t fortified, and they’re all fortified differently, so it is best to look at the label. Silk tends to have higher fortification levels of calcium than most, if that is your goal.

    6. Laura Bertone on January 10, 2017 9:56 am

      I’m so excited to see your brand at the Chicago whole foods location! I was so excited to froth some for a tonic I was making but when I poured it out it was chunky 🙁 So I opened a second bottle and that one too was chunky. I understand there’s a stabilizer in the milk so I shook it up real well and was surprised to see little clumps. The date is good, it smells good and I even tasted a little and tastes fine but won’t drink it unless you tell me this is normal for your product. I also called and hope to hear back from someone because I’d really like to use it now.

      • Alisa Fleming on January 12, 2017 1:25 pm

        Hi Laura,

        I’m not affiliated with the brand, so I can’t step into their arena to tell you if that is normal or safe. You can reach them via their website at http://www.thenewbarn.com/ – I hope it works out!

    7. Sarah- A Whisk and Two Wands on October 19, 2016 11:54 am

      I’m partial to my fav So Delicious but recently started also buying Ripple as the girls love it and it’s a great way to get in protein. I’ve seen these, and their ice creams but haven’t tried them yet, I guess now I’ll have to. I just hope this doesn’t mean we will have to have more than 4 milks in the fridge at all times (an unsweetened Ripple, the Vanilla Ripple for lattes, So Delicious Unsweetened Coconut Milk and So Delicious Unsweeteend Almond Milk for cooking, soaking muesli, chia pudding, and smoothies. Right now we have 7 kinds of milk we really need to consolidate! Love that it’s sweetened with maple syrup.

      • Alisa Fleming on October 19, 2016 12:12 pm

        That’s crazy Sarah! I am hoping to review their ice creams soon as they are quite unique. But I’m having trouble finding more than one flavor locally! Working on it …

    8. Gina on October 19, 2016 8:36 am

      Up to the present I have only used Silk Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk because all the others used careegenan which kills my stomach. How does this compare to the Silk brand? Is there any health difference or benefit? Thanks for sharing!

      • Alisa Fleming on October 19, 2016 12:13 pm

        Hi Gina, see all of my notes in the post above. I discuss the ingredients, taste, etc in detail so you can see if it is product that might work for you. I can’t really speculate on individual health benefits as everyone’s demands are different. But as noted, it is carrageenan-free and quite different from the traditional milk beverages.

    9. Lauren on October 19, 2016 6:54 am

      I adore New Barn’s almond milk!! When I’m too lazy to whip up a batch (and let’s face it, it’s a little too messy for an everyday batch) I always opt for New Barn or MALK. Both are great, affordable, and have a great taste and texture!

      • Alisa Fleming on October 19, 2016 12:16 pm

        That’s awesome Lauren! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this.

    10. Julie @ Running in a Skirt on October 19, 2016 6:35 am

      This looks like such a wonderful option if you are looking for something a little less processed! Going to have to look for it in the store.

    11. Georgianna on October 18, 2016 7:33 pm

      Thanks for the detailed review, I’ve never heard of this brand but I agree it sounds like it can be amazing in smoothies!

      • Alisa Fleming on October 18, 2016 9:29 pm

        Happy to introduce y’all to something new 🙂

    12. Taylor Kiser on October 18, 2016 6:34 pm

      Sounds like a great brand! I’ll have to look for it!

    13. Amanda on October 18, 2016 5:30 pm

      I’m looking for some dairy free alternatives, I’ll have to give this one a try!

    14. Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate on October 18, 2016 5:00 pm

      We drink almond milk in our house. Can’t wait to try this.

    15. Cricket Plunkett on October 18, 2016 1:26 pm

      That looks so creamy, I’ll have to find it!

      • Alisa Fleming on October 18, 2016 4:38 pm

        It really is – richest milk beverage I’ve tried yet!

        • Gina on October 19, 2016 8:33 am

          u must mean non-dairy beverage?

          • Alisa Fleming on October 19, 2016 12:15 pm

            No sure what you mean here Gina. This brand is called “Almondmilk” all one word, not with “beverage” in the title. But yes, it would be comparable to dairy-free milk beverages, or as you refer to them, non-dairy beverages. I hope that helps!

    16. Laura on October 18, 2016 1:02 pm

      Oh wow, this sounds awesome! I’ll take a bit of almond residue over all those fillers and gums any day! I’ll have to watch out for this!

      • Alisa Fleming on October 18, 2016 4:38 pm

        You and me both Laura 🙂

    17. amanda -runtothefinish on October 18, 2016 11:27 am

      ohhh i haven’t seen this brand yet, but I do love me some almond milk so I need to look for it!

      • Alisa Fleming on October 18, 2016 11:41 am

        Yes, I think the ingredients are right up your alley Amanda!

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