For Sunday roast gravy, start with an unsweetened almond drink described as subtly flavoured, then use a roux and stock to build the sauce rather than relying on the drink for thickness. Rude Health describes its No Sugars Organic Almond Drink as subtly nutty; if the carton will also be used regularly, compare fortification, while a short ingredient list may matter more to shoppers who accept a more noticeable almond flavour.
An unsweetened drink with a restrained almond flavour can be tried alongside savoury stock. For thickness, plan a roux or another suitable starch thickener; The Taste of Kosher's almond-milk gravy recipe uses a roux.
If the drink will also be used regularly, compare its listed calcium, iodine and vitamin fortification. A UK government assessment published in July 2025 notes that fortification varies considerably between plant-based drinks.
Check the exact carton rather than assuming all organic almond drinks have the same formulation. Plenish lists water, organic almonds and salt for its Almond M*lk, but describes its flavour as nutty rather than particularly mild.
Choose for the sauce first, then check whether the same carton also needs to suit everyday use and everyone at the table.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Savoury flavour | Check that the drink is unsweetened, then read how its maker describes the almond flavour. Rude Health calls its No Sugars Organic Almond Drink subtly nutty and light; that is the maker's description, not a comparison of cooked gravies. | I want the stock and roast flavours to lead, so I would try a small batch before making gravy for everyone. |
| Sauce thickness | Plan a thickener as well as the almond drink. The Taste of Kosher's almond-milk gravy recipe uses flour and fat to make a roux. | A pourable drink alone will not give me the prepared sauce texture I want; I need to decide how I will thicken the gravy. |
| Everyday use | Compare fortification on the exact carton. M&S lists added calcium, iodine and vitamins D and B12 for its Unsweetened Almond Drink; the July 2025 UK government assessment says fortification varies between plant-based drinks. | If I will use the carton beyond one roast, its listed nutrients matter to my choice as well as its cooking flavour. |
| Guests and leftovers | Read the current allergen label and opened-carton instructions. The Food Standards Agency identifies almond as an allergen; M&S specifies refrigeration at 0°C to +5°C and use within three days of opening for its Unsweetened Almond Drink. | I need to check guests' allergies before cooking and follow the storage instructions on the carton I buy. |
Sweetness and almond flavour can change the character of a savoury sauce. The Taste of Kosher recommends a mild, unsweetened almond drink for its gravy recipe.
Check the carton's ingredients and flavour description, then make a small test batch if a restrained flavour matters for your roast.
Rude Health describes its No Sugars Organic Almond Drink as light in the mouth; that description does not establish how thick a finished gravy will be. The Taste of Kosher's recipe makes a roux before adding liquid.
Prepare a roux or suitable starch thickener and add the liquid gradually, adjusting the sauce as it cooks.
A UK government assessment published in July 2025 says plant-based drinks vary considerably in fortification. A short ingredient list and added nutrients are separate things to check.
If the drink will also be used regularly, compare calcium, iodine and vitamins on the exact cartons you are considering.
Dairy-free does not mean almond-free. The Food Standards Agency identifies almond as an allergen, and Rude Health says its No Sugars Organic Almond Drink may contain traces of other nuts.
Ask guests about allergies and read the current pack, including precautionary statements, before choosing ingredients for a shared meal.
These named drinks illustrate different label and flavour considerations; their descriptions do not establish how they compare in a finished gravy.
Rude Health describes its No Sugars Organic Almond Drink as subtly nutty, clean-flavoured and light in the mouth.
M&S Unsweetened Almond Drink is a carton to compare when the drink will also be used outside cooking.
Plenish Almond M*lk lists water, organic almonds and salt, and the maker suggests it for baking.
This Alpro no-sugars, long-life almond drink is an option to consider for an unsweetened Sunday roast sauce; test its flavour in a small batch.
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For gravy where sweetness is a concern, this no-sugars almond drink is a candidate for a small test batch. It comes as an 8 x 1L long-life pack; use a roux or suitable starch if the sauce needs thickening, and check the carton's allergen information before serving guests.
Yes. For a savoury gravy, The Taste of Kosher recommends a mild, unsweetened almond drink and uses a roux to thicken its almond-milk gravy. That recipe is cooking guidance, not a test of the cartons named here.
Compare fortification as well as flavour. A UK government assessment published in July 2025 says plant-based drinks vary in their added micronutrients; check the exact carton for calcium, iodine and vitamins if those are part of your buying decision.
No: almond drink contains almond, which the Food Standards Agency identifies as an allergen. Check guests' allergies and the current pack's ingredients and precautionary statements before cooking for a group.
Follow its own label. M&S says to refrigerate its Unsweetened Almond Drink at 0°C to +5°C after opening and consume it within three days; check a different carton for its own instructions.