Who is this choice for?

The question is whether you want the drink mainly for its almond flavour or expect the liquid itself to add protein.

Shoppers who like almond flavour

Almond drink may suit cereal, coffee or smoothies when other ingredients provide the protein you want. Check the nutrition panel if the drink is a regular part of your meals.

Shoppers comparing plant drinks for protein

If you want the drink itself to contribute protein, compare its figure per 100ml with a suitable soya drink. Alpro lists 3.3g per 100ml for Soya Original; check the exact product and ingredients before choosing.

Households buying several cartons

Compare carton count and total litres with how much your household uses. Check allergen information, best-before dates and the instructions for each carton after opening.

What should you check before buying?

Start with the role the drink needs to play in your meals, then check the nutrition panel and pack format separately.

Priority What to check Your needs
Protein Compare protein per 100ml where labels use that basis. Sainsbury's lists 0.6g per 100ml for its Unsweetened Almond Drink; Alpro lists 3.3g per 100ml for Soya Original. M&S instead gives 0.5g per 100g for its Unsweetened Almond Drink. If I expect the drink itself to add protein to breakfast or a smoothie, I need to check its figure rather than rely on the word ‘almond’. If protein comes from other foods, flavour may matter more to me.
Sugars Read the ‘of which sugars’ and protein lines separately. An unsweetened or no-sugars name does not state how much protein the drink contains. I may want an unsweetened drink, but that choice does not answer whether the liquid contributes the protein I want.
Fortification Check the exact carton's nutrition and ingredient information for calcium, iodine and added vitamins; do not assume the same fortification across almond drinks. If I am replacing a drink I use regularly, I want to compare the nutrients listed on the two products, as well as their protein figures.
Ingredients and allergens Read the full allergen statement for the exact drink. Almonds are tree nuts; a soya drink has a different ingredient profile that also needs checking. I need the ingredients to suit everyone who will use the cartons, particularly when buying a multipack for a household.
Pack and storage Check litres per carton, carton count and individual best-before dates. Follow the exact pack's refrigeration and use-by instructions after opening; the M&S and Sainsbury's almond-drink listings both specify use within three days. For a family-size shop, I want a quantity we can use carton by carton, rather than choosing by a ‘six-pint’ search term alone.

What can be easy to overlook?

  • Assuming almonds make the drink protein-rich

    Protein depends on the finished drink, not its name. Sainsbury's lists 0.6g per 100ml for its Unsweetened Almond Drink, which may contribute less than you intend if the liquid is meant to be the protein component.

    Compare protein figures on the same label basis. If the drink needs to add protein, compare suitable alternatives or plan for protein from other foods.

  • Reading ‘unsweetened’ as a protein claim

    Sugar and protein are separate entries on a nutrition panel. Choosing an unsweetened almond drink does not establish its protein contribution.

    Check both lines on the exact carton and decide which characteristic matters for that use.

  • Shopping by ‘six pint’ without checking the pack

    A search phrase does not tell you the volume of an individual carton or how many cartons are included. Plenish lists an 8 x 1L almond-drink multipack, while the M&S and Sainsbury's products discussed here are 1L cartons.

    Use the listed litres and carton count to work out the quantity your household wants before selecting a pack.

  • Forgetting allergens and opened-carton storage

    Almond drinks contain almonds, and unopened long-life storage instructions do not apply once a carton has been opened. The M&S and Sainsbury's listings instruct users to refrigerate their drinks after opening and use them within three days.

    Read the exact product's allergen statement and follow its own instructions after opening, especially when cartons will be used at different times.

Which brand products are relevant?

These product-line references help compare protein figures, ingredients and carton formats; they do not describe every drink made by each brand.

Alpro

Alpro offers both the Almond No Sugars multipack discussed below and a soya drink to consider when the liquid itself needs to contribute protein.

  • Alpro lists 3.3g protein per 100ml for Soya Original.
  • That figure belongs to Soya Original, not Almond No Sugars; check the nutrition panel of the drink you intend to buy.

Plenish

Plenish lists an 8 x 1L almond-drink multipack made with water, organic almonds and salt.

  • The stated carton count and ingredients make it possible to assess the pack against household use and ingredient preferences.
  • Check the current carton for its protein figure before choosing it to contribute protein.

Rude Health

Rude Health's Almond Drink ingredient list includes spring water, organic rice, 1% organic Italian almonds, organic sunflower oil and sea salt.

  • The published ingredient list helps shoppers compare this drink with other almond formulations.
  • Check the carton's protein figure if protein contribution is part of the buying decision.

Sainsbury's

Sainsbury's lists a 1L Unsweetened Almond Drink with nutrition information per 100ml.

  • Its published panel lists 0.6g protein, 120mg calcium and 22.5µg iodine per 100ml.
  • Its listing says to use the drink within three days of opening; plan carton use accordingly.

M&S

M&S lists a 1L Unsweetened Almond Drink containing 2% almonds.

  • Its published nutrition panel states 0.5g protein per 100g, giving shoppers a figure to check against their intended use.
  • The listing says to refrigerate after opening and consume within three days.

Almond drink options on Joybuy

This almond-drink multipack is an option for households buying several cartons when protein comes from elsewhere in their meals. Check its total volume against the quantity you want.

Alpro Almond No Sugars Long Life Drink, 8 x 1L pack

Alpro Almond No Sugars Long Life Drink 8 x 1L

This dairy-free almond drink suits a household buying several cartons for flavour when protein is provided elsewhere. The listed pack contains eight 1L cartons, rather than a single six-pint container. Check the carton for its protein figure, allergen statement and instructions after opening.

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Common questions

Can almond drink be part of a high-protein diet?

Yes, if the protein you intend to get comes from other parts of your meals. Check the drink's own figure before counting on it for protein: Sainsbury's lists 0.6g per 100ml for its Unsweetened Almond Drink, while M&S lists 0.5g per 100g for its version.

Should I use almond or soya drink in a smoothie?

Choose according to what the liquid needs to contribute. Almond drink may provide the flavour you want when other ingredients supply protein; if you want protein from the liquid, compare a suitable soya drink's label. Alpro lists 3.3g protein per 100ml for Soya Original.

Is almond drink suitable for someone with a nut allergy?

Do not assume it is suitable: almonds are tree nuts. The Food Standards Agency identifies products containing nuts as a possible risk for people with a nut allergy, and M&S labels its Unsweetened Almond Drink as unsuitable for people with nut or peanut allergy. Check the full allergen statement on the exact product.

How should I store an almond-drink carton after opening?

Follow the instructions on that carton. The M&S and Sainsbury's Unsweetened Almond Drink listings both say to refrigerate after opening and use within three days; do not apply unopened-carton storage instructions to an opened drink.

Should I check fortification when replacing my usual drink?

Yes. Compare the exact products' labels for nutrients that matter to your choice, alongside protein. The Sainsbury's Unsweetened Almond Drink panel lists calcium and iodine per 100ml, but that does not establish the amounts in another almond drink.