Almond milk is best known as a substitute for dairy products and has developed into a staple food in supermarkets. In addition to the nutty flavor and creamy texture similar to milk, it can also be enjoyed alone, with breakfast cereals, as a creamer for tea or coffee...the list goes on. In addition, most of the almond milk available is vegan.

There are a few things to keep in mind when buying almond milk so that you can buy the most sustainable options with confidence. This is all you need to know about almond milk and its vegan status.

Almonds and water are the main ingredients of almond milk. However, many supermarket varieties also add preservatives to extend their shelf life. For example, lecithin is used as an emulsifier, usually from sunflower or soybean. The added vitamin D2 is made by exposing mushrooms to light. Both are usually from animal-free sources.

Other common ingredients in commercial almond milk include sucrose, calcium carbonate, sea salt, potassium citrate, and vitamin A palmitate. 

The family formula of almond milk formula is simple and clear, and does not contain any animal ingredients. To turn nuts into milk, grind them finely with water in a high-power blender or food processor. Then, strain out any larger remaining almond shavings to ensure that your drink is smooth.

Although almond milk usually does not contain animal products, its commercial production does require the use of animals, so it is worth noting.

Some people do not consider commercial almond milk vegan because bees help the production process. The team believes that because hives are affected during planting and harvesting, and sometimes even destroyed by the pesticides used on orchids, the production is exploitative and therefore does not meet the standards of vegetarians.

Another problem with commercial almond milk is that it occasionally contains honey as a sweetener. Fortunately, non-vegetarian sweeteners are usually not included in mainstream almond milk products.

Just because it says "almond milk" does not necessarily mean it is vegan. Be sure to check the label of the word "vegan", if you can't find it, read through the ingredient list and watch out for any sneaky animal products.

There are many brands of almond milk-from major national brands to small regional and specialty producers-and a variety of flavors, from vanilla to coffee, dark chocolate, strawberry and matcha. Here are some of our favorite brands that we need to pay attention to when shopping.

Most major brands of almond milk are vegan, and most of the main ingredients are crushed almonds and water.

Yes. Most available almond milk contains only vegan ingredients. Check the label to make sure that the variety you choose does not contain honey or any other non-vegetarian ingredients.

It probably is. Unsweetened vanilla almond milk usually contains the same ingredients as the original almond milk, and some may be added to bring out the vanilla flavor. Again, check the ingredient list to confirm.

There is an error. please try again.

Thank you for registering.