Who is this choice for?

Hosts comparing sugar labels

If a guest asks for a drink with less sugar or no sugar, check the amount listed as “of which sugars”. “No added sugar” on its own does not tell you that amount.

Shoppers looking for vegetable ingredients

A fruit-and-vegetable smoothie may fit a particular flavour preference. Compare the exact bottle’s ingredients, fibre declaration and vegan labelling rather than assuming these are the same across smoothie ranges.

Hosts serving a group

A larger chilled bottle can be divided between guests. Check its labelled servings, storage instructions and how you will use any remainder.

What should you check before buying?

Start with the sugar requirement, then compare the portion you intend to pour with the bottle’s labelled serving size. Ingredients and storage instructions help narrow the choice for the guests and the brunch plan.

Fruit-and-vegetable smoothie

Choose when: You want a smoothie that names vegetable ingredients; Waitrose lists its Innocent Fruit + Veg bottle as 25% vegetables.

Bear in mind: That 250ml bottle is larger than the NHS daily 150ml limit for juices and smoothies combined, and its label lists sugars.

Classic fruit smoothie

Choose when: A familiar fruit blend in a shareable bottle suits the group; Tesco lists five 150ml servings in its 750ml Innocent Mangoes, Passionfruits & Apples bottle.

Bear in mind: Tesco lists 10g sugars per 100ml for that bottle, so its no-added-sugar wording does not make it a zero-sugar drink.

A drink outside the smoothie category

Choose when: Zero sugar is a firm requirement and the smoothie’s nutrition label lists sugars.

Priority What to check Your needs
Sugars Read “of which sugars” per 100ml and, if stated, per serving. Compare that figure rather than relying on “no added sugar”; Waitrose lists 9.6g per 100ml for Innocent Fruit + Veg, while Tesco lists 10g per 100ml for Innocent Mangoes, Passionfruits & Apples. I want to know how much sugar is in the drink. If I need zero sugar, I will check the exact label before choosing a smoothie.
Portions Check the bottle volume and labelled serving size. The NHS advises a combined daily limit of 150ml for juices and smoothies; Tesco lists five 150ml servings in its 750ml Innocent bottle. For brunch, I would rather pour individual glasses than treat a large bottle as one serving.
Ingredients and fibre Read the vegetable content and fibre value on the exact product. Waitrose lists 25% vegetables and 1.2g fibre per 100ml for Innocent Fruit + Veg; Sainsbury’s lists less than 0.1g fibre per 100ml for Naked Fire Machine. I am looking for vegetable ingredients, or I want to compare fibre values without assuming every smoothie has the same recipe.
Dietary suitability Check the exact bottle’s ingredients and vegan statement. Sainsbury’s labels Naked Fire Machine suitable for vegans; M&S also lists smoothie recipes blended with yoghurt. If a guest avoids animal ingredients, I need to check the particular flavour rather than the range name.
Storage Check chilled-storage and after-opening instructions on the bottle. Waitrose specifies refrigeration at 0–8°C before and after opening for its Innocent Strawberries, Bananas & Apples smoothie. I need a bottle size that suits the number of guests and a plan for anything left after brunch.

Common smoothie buying mistakes

  • Reading “no added sugar” as “zero sugar”

    Labels for the Innocent smoothies listed by Tesco and Waitrose still show 10g and 9.6g sugars per 100ml respectively.

    Compare “of which sugars” on the nutrition panels. If zero sugar is essential, check the exact drink rather than relying on the front-of-pack wording.

  • Pouring a large bottle as one serving

    A 750ml bottle can contain several servings; Tesco lists five 150ml servings for its Innocent Mangoes, Passionfruits & Apples smoothie. The NHS advises limiting juices and smoothies together to 150ml a day.

    Set out smaller glasses for guests and offer another drink alongside the smoothie.

  • Assuming smoothies have similar fibre or vegetable content

    Waitrose lists 25% vegetables and 1.2g fibre per 100ml for Innocent Fruit + Veg, while Sainsbury’s lists less than 0.1g fibre per 100ml for Naked Fire Machine.

    Compare the ingredients and fibre declaration on the particular bottles you are considering.

  • Buying a large chilled bottle without a leftover plan

    An opened bottle may need to stay refrigerated and be used within the period printed on its label.

    Choose a size that fits the group, leave fridge space and follow the exact bottle’s after-opening instructions.

    Unused smoothie may be wasted if the remaining drink cannot be used within those instructions.

Brands and retailers to compare

These examples illustrate different recipes and shopping formats; check the current label for the specific bottle you choose.

Innocent

Fruit and fruit-and-vegetable smoothies appear in UK grocery listings, including single bottles and larger bottles for sharing.

  • Waitrose lists 25% vegetables, 9.6g sugars and 1.2g fibre per 100ml for Innocent Fruit + Veg.
  • Tesco lists 10g sugars per 100ml for Innocent Mangoes, Passionfruits & Apples; check sugar values even when a bottle says “no added sugar”.

Naked

Naked Fire Machine is a 750ml smoothie listed by Sainsbury’s.

  • Sainsbury’s labels Fire Machine suitable for vegans and lists 9.6g sugars per 100ml.
  • Its listed fibre is less than 0.1g per 100ml; compare the label if fibre matters to your choice.

Tesco

Tesco’s listing for a 750ml Innocent smoothie gives nutrition per 100ml and a 150ml serving size.

  • The serving information makes it possible to plan pours from that bottle.
  • Check the product itself rather than assuming a reduced-sugar browsing category contains a zero-sugar smoothie.

Sainsbury’s

Sainsbury’s has a no-added-sugar smoothie browsing category and a listing for Naked Fire Machine.

  • The Naked listing states sugars and fibre, allowing comparison with other labelled bottles.
  • Check the current listing for the specific flavour before planning to serve it.

M&S

M&S lists 350ml and 750ml fruit smoothie bottles as well as recipes blended with ingredients such as yoghurt, dates and oats.

  • The listed bottle sizes offer different formats for individual pours or sharing.
  • Recipes differ, so check the exact ingredients and dietary labelling when choosing for guests.

Waitrose

Waitrose listings include a 250ml Innocent Fruit + Veg smoothie and larger Innocent fruit smoothies.

  • Its Fruit + Veg listing states vegetable content and nutrition per 100ml.
  • Check the physical bottle for its current recipe and storage instructions.

A Joybuy smoothie option

This papaya and coconut milk smoothie is an option to consider for individual brunch portions. Check its label against any sugar requirement before serving.

Nootz Coconut Milk Smoothie Papaya 180ml

Nootz Coconut Milk Smoothie Papaya 180ml

The 180ml pack gives you a defined amount to portion for brunch. A whole pack is larger than the NHS daily 150ml limit for juices and smoothies combined; check the current ingredients and sugar declaration if a guest has a specific sugar requirement.

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Frequently asked questions

Does “no added sugar” mean a fruit smoothie has zero sugar?

No. Check “of which sugars” on the exact bottle: Tesco lists 10g sugars per 100ml for Innocent Mangoes, Passionfruits & Apples, and Waitrose lists 9.6g per 100ml for Innocent Fruit + Veg.

How much smoothie should I pour at brunch?

The NHS advises limiting juices and smoothies together to 150ml a day. For a shared brunch bottle, 150ml glasses make portions easier to plan; Tesco lists five servings of that size in its 750ml Innocent smoothie.

Is a 250ml smoothie bottle one 150ml portion?

No. A 250ml bottle contains more than 150ml. If using the NHS daily limit for juices and smoothies combined to plan servings, pour part of the bottle rather than treating the whole bottle as one portion.

How can I choose a smoothie for a vegan guest?

Check the statement and ingredients on the exact bottle. Sainsbury’s lists Naked Fire Machine as suitable for vegans, while M&S also lists smoothie recipes blended with yoghurt, so a range name alone is not enough.

What should I do with smoothie left after brunch?

Follow that bottle’s refrigeration and after-opening instructions. For example, Waitrose specifies storage at 0–8°C before and after opening for its Innocent Strawberries, Bananas & Apples smoothie; check the package for when the remainder must be used.