Plant-Based Alternatives · per 100g
A creamy, nutty dairy alternative with a thin consistency that serves as a versatile, low-calorie base for beverages and baking.
Calcium, Manganese
Biotin, Fat
Calcium, Vitamin D
Biotin, Vitamin A
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
Despite its modern popularity, almond milk has been a culinary staple since the Middle Ages, frequently used in European and Middle Eastern kitchens as a shelf-stable substitute for animal milk during Lenten fasts.
Standout nutrients
Vitamin E
Molybdenum
Fatty acid conversion factor
Water
Seasonality
Not available
Diet
Sustainability
While it has lower greenhouse gas emissions than dairy, its exceptionally high water footprint in drought-prone regions raises concerns.
Storage
Refrigerate After Opening
5–7 days
Store in the main body of the fridge, not the door.
Room Temperature
6–12 months
Applies to unopened UHT/shelf-stable cartons only.
Flavour
Harmonized from 3 validated sources
Claim citations
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