Who is this choice for?

Organic-first shoppers watching fat

If both conditions matter, check the organic labelling and the fat figure on the same carton. An organic almond drink need not meet the UK low-fat threshold for liquids.

People using almond drink instead of dairy

When almond drink is a regular dairy replacement, compare its declared calcium, iodine, vitamin D and vitamin B12, as well as its fat content. For children who cannot consume dairy, Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust specifically advises checking for calcium and iodine fortification.

Shoppers seeking a short ingredient list

The organic Plenish and Califia Farms examples listed by Tesco contain water, almonds and sea salt. Their fat figures are above the UK low-fat threshold for liquids, so a short recipe and a low-fat claim are separate considerations.

What should you check first?

Start with fat per 100ml if a low-fat claim is central to your choice, then check organic labelling, the rest of the nutrition panel and any nutrients you want the drink to provide.

Priority What to check Your needs
Fat content Read fat per 100ml on the exact carton. UK Department of Health and Social Care guidance sets the low-fat claim threshold for liquids at no more than 1.5g per 100ml. I want an almond drink that meets the low-fat threshold, rather than relying on an organic or unsweetened label to tell me about fat.
Organic labelling Check that the specific variant is labelled organic; do not infer this from a plant-based description or a short ingredient list. Read the ingredients for rice, oils or other additions that matter to your choice. Organic status matters to me, but I still want to compare the drink’s nutrition separately.
Sugars and energy Compare sugars and energy per 100ml alongside fat. Sainsbury’s lists 4.7g sugars and 56kcal per 100ml for Rude Health Organic Almond Drink, whose ingredients include organic rice. I do not want to mistake “no added sugar” for zero sugars, or low fat for a particular energy value.
Added nutrients Check the exact variant for declared calcium, iodine, vitamin D and vitamin B12; compare protein and energy separately. Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust advises calcium- and iodine-fortified dairy substitutes for children who cannot consume dairy. If almond drink regularly replaces dairy in my household, I want to know what the carton declares, particularly when choosing for a child who cannot consume dairy.
Allergens Read the ingredients and precautionary allergen statement on the current pack. The Food Standards Agency identifies almond as an allergen; other nut and peanut warnings vary by product. Someone in my household has an almond, other nut or peanut allergy, so I need to check the specific carton before buying.

Common buying mistakes

  • Assuming organic means low fat

    Tesco lists 2.2g fat per 100ml for both Plenish Organic Almond Drink and Califia Farms Simple & Organic Almond. That exceeds the 1.5g per 100ml threshold for a low-fat liquid claim in UK Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

    Check fat per 100ml first if meeting that threshold matters, then assess the organic label and other ingredients.

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

    Sainsbury’s lists 4.7g sugars and 56kcal per 100ml for Rude Health Organic Almond Drink, which contains organic rice.

    Compare the sugars and energy figures per 100ml rather than relying on the front-of-pack wording alone.

  • Overlooking fortification when replacing dairy

    Alpro, Tesco and M&S list added nutrients for the specific almond drinks described below. Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust notes that some dairy substitutes are not fortified and gives specific guidance for children who cannot consume dairy.

    If the drink regularly replaces dairy, check the exact carton for calcium and iodine, then review its other declared nutrients, protein and energy in the context of the wider diet.

  • Skipping the allergen statement

    Almond drink is unsuitable for someone with an almond allergy. Product-specific warnings may also mention peanuts or other nuts.

    Check the current pack’s ingredients and precautionary wording for the person who will drink it.

Brands and retailer references

These figures describe the named UK products or listings, not every almond drink sold under each name.

Rude Health

Sainsbury’s lists its Organic Almond Drink at 1.5g fat per 100ml, matching the UK low-fat threshold for liquids.

  • The listed product is organic.
  • Its recipe includes organic rice and sunflower oil; the listing gives 4.7g sugars and 56kcal per 100ml. Check other Rude Health variants individually.

Plenish

Tesco’s listing for Plenish Organic Almond Drink names spring water, 4% organic almonds and sea salt.

  • The listed drink is organic and contains 0.2g sugars per 100ml.
  • At 2.2g fat per 100ml, it exceeds the UK low-fat threshold for liquids. Check the current carton for any fortification you require.

Califia Farms

Tesco lists Simple & Organic Almond with water, 4% organic almonds and sea salt.

  • The listing gives less than 0.5g sugars per 100ml.
  • It lists 2.2g fat per 100ml, above the UK low-fat threshold for liquids. Check the current carton if added nutrients matter.

Alpro

Alpro UK lists 1.1g fat and 0g sugars per 100ml for Roasted Almond No Sugars Drink.

  • That UK product page declares added calcium, iodine, vitamin D2 and vitamin B12.
  • If organic certification is essential, check the exact variant’s organic labelling rather than assuming it from the brand.

Tesco

Tesco lists 1.1g fat per 100ml for its Unsweetened Almond Drink.

  • The product listing declares added calcium, iodine and vitamins D2, B12, B2 and E.
  • Its ingredients include stabilisers and an emulsifier. Check the exact product for organic labelling if that is a requirement.

M&S

Marks & Spencer lists 0.9g fat per 100g for its Unsweetened Almond Drink; this is a per-100g figure, not a per-100ml figure.

  • The listing declares added calcium, iodine, vitamin D and vitamin B12.
  • Marks & Spencer says the product is unsuitable for people with nut or peanut allergies. Check the exact pack for organic labelling if needed.

Sainsbury’s

Sainsbury’s listing for Rude Health Organic Almond Drink provides ingredients and nutrition figures for that specific product.

  • The listing gives 1.5g fat, 4.7g sugars and 56kcal per 100ml for comparison.
  • Use the current carton to confirm the ingredients and figures of the variant you buy.

Almond drink option at Joybuy

This Alpro No Sugars multipack is an almond-drink option for shoppers comparing fat content. If organic labelling or particular added nutrients are essential, check the exact pack before choosing it.

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

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

For a low-fat choice, compare the fat figure on this exact multipack with the UK threshold of 1.5g per 100ml for liquids. Check its organic labelling and declared added nutrients separately if either affects your decision.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

What is the UK low-fat threshold for an almond drink?

UK Department of Health and Social Care guidance sets the threshold for a low-fat claim on a liquid at no more than 1.5g fat per 100ml. Compare the fat figure on the exact carton, as variants can differ.

Does an organic almond drink automatically meet that threshold?

No. Sainsbury’s lists Rude Health Organic Almond Drink at 1.5g fat per 100ml, while Tesco lists the organic Plenish and Califia Farms examples at 2.2g per 100ml. Check organic status and fat content separately.

How can I check whether the drink I buy is organic?

Look for organic labelling and certification information on the exact product, not just a plant-based description or short ingredient list. Defra’s UK organic-labelling guidance distinguishes products that meet organic production and certification conditions from those that do not.

What matters if almond drink regularly replaces dairy?

Compare the exact carton’s declared calcium, iodine, vitamin D and vitamin B12, and consider protein and energy separately from fat. Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust specifically advises calcium- and iodine-fortified dairy substitutes for children who cannot consume dairy; that child-specific guidance is not a universal rule for adults.

Is almond drink suitable for someone with a nut or peanut allergy?

Do not choose almond drink for someone with an almond allergy: the Food Standards Agency identifies almond as an allergen. For other nut or peanut allergies, read the current pack’s ingredients and precautionary statements, which differ between products.