FAQs

Fibre is an essential part of our daily diet, but did you know that most of us don't reach the recommended daily amount of 30g? Since the original fragile oat fibres get lost in creating our oat products, we add fibres afterwards to bring the levels back up. Like this, our Oat Drink helps you increase your daily intake of fibre. Plus the corn fibre in our ice cream also helps give it a luxurious smooth texture.

Say hello to our fibre friends:

• Chicory root fibre – naturally derived from chicory roots.

• Agave fibre – from agave plants.

• Soluble corn fibre – derived from maize.

It is said that we eat with our eyes so we want all our foods to look inviting and delicious! So we add a few drops of (natural) colourings or food extracts (beetroot, carrot, …) to restore any colour lost in cooking or to add a little extra zing to your dessert. Since no Monet or Picasso could ever top Mother Nature’s paint pot, it goes without saying our Alpro paint palette is made up entirely of colours from natural plant-based foods.

Meet our colourful friends:

• Anthocyanins – a red plant-based colourant present in most fruits and flowers.

• Carotenes – a yellow/orange colour derived from plants, especially carrots.

• Curcumin – a yellow/orange colour from turmeric.

• Annatto – a red colour from the vibrant seeds of achiote tree.

• Paprika extract – a dark red colour from sweet peppers, Capsicum Annum.

Of course, taste is key, but sometimes it’s not just about taste. Ice cream needs to be velvety, drinks should slide down smoothly, desserts have to hug the spoon and linger in the mouth. (Mmm, just saying this out loud makes us want to dig in…)

Basically, we want our foods to taste as good as at the moment we made them. That’s where stabilisers and thickeners come in, helping our drinks stay mixed up just right and our desserts stay deliciously thick, every time you take them out of the fridge.

You may find any of these stabilisers and thickeners in our drinks, plant-based alternatives to yogurt, ice cream and desserts, so say hi to these little helpers:

• Guar gum – polysaccharide/fibre derived from guar seeds

• Pectins –a polysaccharide/fibre found in nearly all fruits, especially apples, quinces and oranges

• Locust bean gum – polysaccharide/fibre made from Mediterranean grown carob beans

• Xanthan gum – a thickener and stabilizer naturally fermented from simple sugars

• Gellan gum – a polysaccharide/fibre naturally fermented from a carbohydrate

• Carrageenan – a thickening fibre extracted from seaweed

• Agar-agar – a gel-like substance extracted from seaweed

We like it smooth, and we’re pretty sure you do too, right? Emulsifiers enable water and oils to come together in an emulsion and stay that way. This helps, for example, to prevent the separation of our (oily) almonds and water. They keep our drinks flowing, make our plant-based alternative to cream taste deliciously smooth and our ice cream melt in the mouth. Naturally, all the emulsifiers we use are 100% plant-based.

We use these smooth operators to keep things nicely blended:

• Lecithins – naturally occurring in every living cell, we use sunflower seeds to make ours.

• Mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids – derived from plant oils.

• Sucrose esters of fatty acids – created from combining sugar and fatty acids derived from plant oils

• Lactic acid esters of mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids – derived from plant-based oils.

Alpro’s mission is to add as little sugar as possible to any of our products. We believe in creating delicious foods and drinks from plant-based ingredients such as fruits, nuts and coconut that are sweet enough already. We offer a wide range of foods and drinks with varying amounts of sugars. There is something for everyone. From unsweetened products to products low in sugars, right through to gently sweetened indulgent ones. Unsweetened for Alpro means: no sugars, no sweeteners.

If a recipe cries out for a little extra sweetness, because the base ingredient has little or none of its own, it is kept as low as possible, while still giving the desired taste. We always aim for a significant lower sugars content than comparable products on the market.  

Meet these natural born sweeties:

• White beet sugar – grown in Europe to keep food miles down.

• Cane sugar – from the Caribbean.

• Glucose-fructose syrup – derived from beet sugar or maize.

• Sweetener – derived only from the stevia plant. We will never, ever use artificial sweeteners.

You can check the expiration date on top of the pack to see how long the product can be stored at the indicated storage conditions. Before opening, our long lasting (UHT) products can be kept outside the refrigerator but make sure you keep these products in a cool, dry and dark place. Our fresh products need to be kept in the fridge before opening. After opening, please store all Alpro products in the fridge at max. 7°C and consume within 5 days.

After opening, please store our products in the fridge at max. 7°C and consume within 5 days.

Before opening, all of our fresh products need to be stored in the fridge. These include all our plant-based alternatives to yogurts, our Soya Single alternative to cream and some of our drinks. We offer unrefrigerated drinks as well as refrigerated drinks in store. Our fresh products can be found in the refrigerators in store. After opening, all products need to be kept in the fridge at max 7°C and consumed within 5 days. On the pack, you can check the expiration date to see how long the product can be stored and also the way our product needs to be kept.

We want to serve a wide range of consumers with different preferences. There is no difference in quality standard or taste, but a lot of our consumers prefer to have the possibility to store the unrefrigerated products for a longer period of time. Especially in warmer countries, our UHT treated products are very popular. Check out the product page to find out which products are available in your country.

Some of our products are treated with ultra high temperature (UHT) to increase the shelf life. All nutritional elements are untouched, but bacteria is eliminated to make the products preservable until opening. On the pack, you can check the expiration date to see how long the product can be stored and also the way our product needs to be kept.

Because our premium drinks aren’t chilled, they don’t need to be refrigerated until you open them. But they do need something to keep oxygen out and keep them fresh while they’re waiting on the shelf. The answer at the moment is a layer of nylon, 4% to be exact, mixed in with virgin, unrecycled PET. Not perfect, we know. That’s why our tech team is busy working on a better solution that can use 100% recycled PET. But it’s all 100% recyclable.

Good question. We had to look it up, too. rPET is simply PET plastic (polyethylene terephthalate to give it its full name) that’s already been recycled at least once. Just one of the reasons we’ve chosen it for our snazzy new drinks bottles. Next, it’s easy to turn into any shape you like. And here’s the third reason why we like it – it’s just as easy to turn it straight into new bottles or any other food packaging when it’s done its job, and there aren’t many plastics you can do that with.

We know it must seem a little strange when everyone’s talking about cutting down on plastic. But here’s the thing. The plastic we’ve chosen is already recycled rPET. And once it’s done its our job keeping our drinks fresh, it can be recycled again and again. And the deal maker for us? PET’s the only plastic that can be turned straight back into food packaging. Just think! That one little nugget of plastic that made your bottle could simply keep on going as a bottle. Never on land fill, never in the ocean. It keeps our designers happy, too, because it can be turned into any shape our they come up with. So not just useful, a pretty face as well!

The short answer is, yes, 100% recyclable depending on where you live. The long answer? The main body of the bottle is 100% recyclable. The HDPE cap is recyclable, too – all you have to do is rescrew it back onto the bottle before you pop it in the recycling bin. Which just leaves that smart outer sleeve. Because it’s coloured, you’ll need to peel it off before you recycle the bottle. It’s recyclable in some countries, but unlike transparent uncoloured PET might be used to make a fleece rather than a new food pack.

Trust us, whenever we create something new or redesign the pack for one of your favourites, we look very hard at what we use materials wise. Cartons have their good points and they’re perfect for some products, but for our premium and plant-based alternative to yogurt drinks, plastic bottles won out. Lightweight, resealable and 100% recyclable. And at 50% of the PET in the bottle will be already recycled before we get our hands on it and we’re working on making that 100% for every single bottle.

Alpro® Coconut Drink can be used just like dairy milk or other plant-based alternatives to milk: as a refreshing drink, over cereal, in recipes, etc. Alpro Coconut Drink is not an equivalent to milk or soya drinks because the protein content is lower. Using Alpro® Coconut Drink gives a new twist to your favourite. 

Absolutely! You can use your delicious range of Alpro plant-based drinks in your favourite recipes. Looking for some inspiration? Why not check out the Recipe Inspiration pages of our website for our favourite dishes.

Yes. Alpro can confidently be used in the kitchen – there are many books available with recipes that use soya, plus we have a few easy, inspiring tasty recipes of our own on our recipes page. Cooking with Alpro has never been so easy!

Alpro calcium enriched soya products are nutritionally equivalent to dairy products because they contain high quality protein. Alpro is guaranteed lactose and dairy free, and with many of our products containing similar levels of calcium and vitamins to dairy products you can confidently use them in tea, coffee, on cereal and in all your favorite recipes. For some easy, inspiring and tasty treats please have a look at our recipes page.

Alpro Soyfoods are suitable for children from 3 years onwards as part of a varied and balanced diet. Soyfoods are good sources of high-quality protein which are important for growth and development; they also contain good fatty acids and most soyfoods contain extra vitamins and calcium.

Alpro Soya Growing Up drink 1-3+ is specifically suitable for children between 1 and 3 where an alternative to cow’s milk based formula is needed or required for medical (such as cow’s milk allergy), ethical or dietary reasons.A varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle is recommended for good health. If you have any questions about your child's diet please contact your pediatrician or a state registered dietitian

Alpro Go On is a plant-based alternative to strained yogurt packed with high quality soya protein. It has a thick smooth texture and a lovely refreshing taste. We have created a Plain 400g variant as well as 4 delicious 150g variants with a fruited layer (passion fruit, blackcurrant, mango and strawberry-raspberry). Alpro Go On Fruited is a little pick-me-up to keep you going throughout the day so you don't miss a beat. It is 100% plant-based and naturally low in saturated fat. Alpro Go On Plain is low in sugars and saturated fat, high in soya protein and a source of calcium, Vitamin B12 and D. Both products are gluten free, naturally lactose free and easy to digest. Visit the Alpro Go On product page for more information. A varied balanced diet and healthy lifestyle are recommended for good health.

Our Alpro Go On Plain is high in soya protein and can be used on its own, topped with fruit or breakfast cereals and in cooking or baking. Be inspired by the recipes on our recipe platform and discover how we have used our plant-based alternatives to strained yogurt in cooking. Our Alpro Go On fruited products can be used as a delicious pick-me-up to keep you going throughout the day.

Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass as well as the maintenance of muscle mass and the maintenance of normal bones. Alpro Go On serves as the perfect pick-me-up during the day. A varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are recommended for good health.

In contrast to many other plant-based protein sources, soya is a source of high quality plant-based protein. The composition of protein in soya is excellent and provides all the essential amino acids needed in a healthy diet. This is especially important for the essential amino acids, which cannot be made by the body and must be obtained by eating protein in a healthy diet. A varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are recommended for good health.

The difference between Alpro Go On and our other soya alternatives to yogurt is that Alpro Go On is an alternative to strained yogurt instead of an alternative to standard yogurt. It is a product with a firmer consistency and thicker texture with an enjoyable taste thanks to its higher amount of soya proteins. 

Both drinks have comparable nutritional benefits. They are both 100% plant-based, naturally lactose free, contain no added sugars and are low in calories, saturated fat and salt. They’re also a source of calcium, vitamin B2, B12, D and antioxidant vitamin E. They can both be a good contribution to an already varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Alpro has a mission of creating delicious, naturally healthy plant-based foods for the maximum wellbeing of everyone and with the utmost respect for the planet. Alpro is daily evaluating and testing new ingredients and new technologies to improve the existing products and to make significant steps in both taste and nutrition. With the upgrade of the Alpro® Soya Unsweetened, we keep the same goodness with no sugars and no sweeteners, but our Alpro® Soya Unsweetened drink now has a new mild taste, which is more accessible to our consumers and perfectly fitting all usage applications.

Alpro® Coconut Drink can be used just like dairy milk or other plant-based alternatives to milk: as a refreshing drink, over cereal, in recipes, etc. Alpro Coconut Drink is not an equivalent to milk or soya drinks because the protein content is lower. Using Alpro® Coconut Drink gives a new twist to your favourite. 

Absolutely! You can use your delicious range of Alpro plant-based drinks in your favourite recipes. Looking for some inspiration? Why not check out the Recipe Inspiration pages of our website for our favourite dishes.

Alpro Caffè contains around 20 mg of caffeine per 100 ml.