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Omega-6 fatty acids
0.42 g · Top 25% of plant-based alternatives
A creamy, nutty dairy alternative with a thin consistency that serves as a versatile, low-calorie base for beverages and baking.
Almond milk is consistently lower in saturated fat and energy (calories) than cow milk, though it typically contains significantly less protein .211
The production of almond milk is notably water-intensive, requiring approximately 270 litres of water to produce a single litre of the beverage, which is higher than the water requirements for soy or oat alternatives .48
While whole almonds are well-established in systematic reviews for improving blood lipid levels (cholesterol) and cardiometabolic health, these benefits may not translate directly to the milk form due to the removal of fibre and the dilution of almond solids .12
Most commercial almond drinks contain negligible amounts of starch and have been found to have very low levels of environmental contaminants like arsenic or glyphosate residues .11
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
0.42 g · Top 25% of plant-based alternatives
0.30 μg · 2% DV target
1.66 mg · 11% DV target
Seasonality has not been estimated for this ingredient yet.
Store in the main body of the fridge, not the door.
Applies to unopened UHT/shelf-stable cartons only.
While it has lower greenhouse gas emissions than dairy, its exceptionally high water footprint in drought-prone regions raises concerns.
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.