Shoppers checking fat content
If you plan to buy several cartons, the fat figure needs to belong to the precise variant in the case. ‘Plant-based’ and ‘unsweetened’ describe other characteristics, not its fat content.
Who is buying in bulk?
Households using almond drink regularly
Whether it goes into cereal, coffee or cooking, your rate of use matters once a carton is open. Compare the case size with the storage and use-by directions on each carton.
Shoppers checking added nutrients or allergens
Fortification differs between products. Almonds are tree nuts, as the Food Standards Agency notes, so a dairy-free label does not make an almond drink suitable for someone with a nut allergy.
What should you check?
Start with the exact variant’s nutrition panel, then consider whether its carton size and storage directions suit a case purchase.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
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| Fat content | Read fat per 100 ml on the exact carton. Alpro UK lists 1.1 g per 100 ml for Roasted Almond No Sugars; M&S reports 0.9 g per 100 g for its Unsweetened Almond Drink, a different measurement basis. | I want a fat figure for the variant I will actually buy, rather than relying on wording on the front of the pack. |
| Sugars | Read total sugars separately from fat and distinguish ‘no added sugar’ from a stated sugars value. Alpro UK lists 0 g sugars per 100 ml for Roasted Almond No Sugars. | If sugars matter to me too, I need to compare both figures before committing to several cartons. |
| Case and storage | Check carton count, volume, unopened storage directions and the period after opening. Plenish lists an 8 x 1 L multipack; M&S says its opened almond drink must be refrigerated and consumed within 3 days. | Will we have room for the unopened cartons, and can we finish each one within its own label’s timeframe? |
| Fortification | Compare the exact product’s added nutrients. Alpro UK lists calcium, iodine and vitamins D2 and B12 for Roasted Almond No Sugars; Tesco describes its Unsweetened Almond Drink as fortified. | I want to know what has been added to this drink, rather than assuming all almond drinks have the same formulation. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and current allergen statement, including any ‘may contain’ wording. Rude Health says its No Sugars Organic Almond Drink may contain traces of other nuts. | For someone with a nut allergy, a dairy-free description is not enough to establish suitability. |
Bulk-buying mistakes to avoid
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Assuming ‘unsweetened’ or ‘organic’ means low fat
Those terms do not give you a fat value for the carton you are buying.
Check the exact variant’s nutrition panel before ordering multiple cartons.
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Choosing a case by carton count alone
A case contains more unopened cartons, but it does not change an individual carton’s directions after opening. M&S specifies refrigeration and consumption within 3 days for its opened almond drink.
Plan how quickly your household uses one carton, and follow the directions on that product’s label.
Cartons left open beyond their stated use period may go unused.
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Checking fat but overlooking sugars
Joybuy’s listing for a Rude Health organic almond drink gives 1.5 g fat and 4.7 g sugars per 100 ml. One figure does not tell you the other.
Compare both nutrition lines for the exact formulation, using the same stated measurement basis.
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Treating dairy-free as nut-allergy suitable
The Food Standards Agency identifies almonds as tree nuts. Rude Health also declares possible traces of other nuts on its No Sugars Organic Almond Drink.
Check the current allergen statement and choose a suitable alternative when almond or other declared nuts are a concern.
Brand and retailer references
These examples show why nutrition, ingredients and storage need checking by product and variant, rather than by brand name alone.
Alpro
Alpro UK publishes nutrition details for its Roasted Almond No Sugars drink.
- The stated values are 1.1 g fat and 0 g sugars per 100 ml, with calcium, iodine and vitamins D2 and B12 listed.
- Check the carton details separately when considering an Alpro case with a different product name.
Rude Health
Its almond-drink variants have different ingredient lists.
- Rude Health lists water and 5% organic Italian almonds for Pure Almond; its No Sugars Organic Almond Drink lists four ingredients.
- Check the chosen variant’s fat and sugars values. The No Sugars product also carries a possible-traces-of-other-nuts statement.
Plenish
Plenish lists an Almond M*lk multipack of 8 x 1 L.
- The brand describes the multipack recipe as water, organic almonds and salt, with no added sugar.
- Read the carton’s fat value before choosing it specifically for low fat.
Tesco
Tesco describes its own-label Unsweetened Almond Drink as a UHT product.
- Its product information lists added calcium, iodine and vitamins.
- Check the current carton’s nutrition panel and storage directions for the precise product you select.
M&S
M&S publishes nutrition and opened-carton directions for its Unsweetened Almond Drink.
- M&S lists 0.9 g fat and 0.2 g sugars per 100 g, plus added calcium, iodine and vitamins D and B12.
- M&S says to refrigerate after opening and consume within 3 days; it labels the drink unsuitable for people with nut or peanut allergy.
Joybuy almond drink options
This case-format option is relevant if you use almond drink regularly; check the exact carton’s fat value and storage directions against your bulk-buying needs.
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Alpro Almond No Sugars Long Life Drink, 8 x 1 L
The 8 x 1 L pack suits a household planning to use several cartons. Joybuy describes this listing as zero sugar and fortified with vitamins B2, B12 and D; check the exact carton for its fat value and after-opening instructions.
Common questions
How can I check an almond drink’s fat content?
Read the nutrition panel for the exact variant and note its stated basis. Alpro UK gives 1.1 g fat per 100 ml for Roasted Almond No Sugars, while M&S gives 0.9 g per 100 g for its Unsweetened Almond Drink; those figures use different bases.
Does ‘unsweetened’ mean an almond drink is low in fat?
No. ‘Unsweetened’ does not state the fat content. Check fat and sugars separately on the carton you intend to buy.
When does buying a case make sense?
A case is practical when you can store the unopened cartons as directed and use each opened one within its stated period. Plenish lists an 8 x 1 L multipack; for its own almond drink, M&S specifies refrigeration and consumption within 3 days after opening.
Is almond drink suitable for someone with a nut allergy?
Do not assume it is: almonds are tree nuts, according to the Food Standards Agency. Read the exact product’s allergen statement, including any possible cross-contact warning, and choose an appropriate alternative.
Do all almond drinks contain added calcium and vitamins?
No common formulation can be assumed across these products. Alpro UK lists calcium, iodine and vitamins D2 and B12 for Roasted Almond No Sugars, while M&S lists added calcium, iodine and vitamins D and B12 for its Unsweetened Almond Drink. Check the label of the variant you buy.