Alpro Cashew Original Fresh Nut Milk

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Alpro cashew original fresh milk

When I posted a pic this new Alpro Cashew Milk on Instagram the other day it caused quite a stir...so much so that my curiosity got the better of me and I decided to give it a try. It cost £1.80 in Tesco which isn't all that cheap, but I'm sure it'll be on a £1 offer in the near future.

This milk is of course dairy free and suitable for vegans and vegetarians alike, as well as gluten and soya free. It contains 3.1% cashew nut, as well as sugar, stabilisers and emulsifiers, which is typical for most nut milks. It has 2g sugars and 23 calories per 100ml, and contains vitamins B12, B2, E and calcium.

Alpro cashew original fresh

I poured some into a glass to find it had a rather heavy, creamy texture, almost like full fat cows milk. I wasn't expecting this since other dairy free milks are often thin and watery. Taking a sip, I found it to be pleasantly sweet and quite silky, with a distinctive cashew flavour. It's probably the only nut milk I've tried that tastes similar to cows milk in texture and sweetness. This really surprised me and I found myself enjoying it quite a lot! I haven't tried it in tea or coffee yet but I will be very soon...maybe I'll do an update on that later :)

Overall, this new Alpro Cashew Milk really surprised me, I wasn't expecting to like it at all but it's actually one of the best dairy free milks I've tasted so far; much better than Almond or Rice Milk. If you're dairy free, vegan or just trying to be healthier in general and miss the creaminess of dairy, this is a must-try.

8 out of 10.

Comments

  1. Nutrition Skeptic17 June 2016 at 04:25

    i really hope they do an un sweetened version of this soon!

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  2. Plant Based Running Guy17 June 2016 at 12:06

    Love cashew milk!

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  3. Danielle30 June 2016 at 03:44

    I would like to switch to a dairy free alternative, but the replacements all seem to be full of artificial gums and stabilisers and sugar and things and I don't like the idea. it goes against 'clean eating' - not that I eat super clean but milk is cleaner!

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    1. Kevs Snack Reviews3 July 2016 at 12:59

      This one isn't too bad...it doesn't have the bad gums in it like carageenan etc. You can buy additive free coconut milks, one good brand is Aroy D.

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