With 50% more calcium than dairy milk*, our almondmilk is also an excellent source of vitamins D and E. Silk almondmilk is all-purpose - drink it, blend it, or use it in recipes. It's vegan and free of dairy, soy, gluten, carrageenan, and artificial flavors and colors.

Where does Silk get its almonds? Our almonds come from California. All our almondmilk is verified by the Non-GMO Project's Product Verification Program.

On the beverage front, the brand launched Silk “almondmilk” in 2010, and in 2011, it introduced Silk “coconutmilk,” Borrelli notes. “Cashewmilk” and beverage blends, including the Almond Coconut and almondmilk Protein + Fiber varieties, came next, in 2014.

Silk is a great alternative milk. It taste great and is smooth to drink. You don't even need to like almonds as it taste very similar to regular milk.

Yes. Almond milk can have some possible side effects. However, these side effects occur only due to overconsumption and nut allergies. Some possible side effects are nut allergies, adverse effects on the thyroid gland, high sugar levels, skin reactions, abdominal issues etc.

Studies have shown a link between heart disease and saturated fat consumption, so one benefit of almond milk is that you're getting your fats from a healthier source. It also has a higher nutrient profile, and contains more potassium, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, magnesium and calcium.

Silk® Soymilk is the Original Nutrition PowerhouseTM, made from whole-harvested soybeans grown in the U.S. and Canada. It's soy rich and soy creamy.

Silk Almondmilk is totally free of dairy, soy, lactose, gluten, casein, egg, and MSG.

A similar story follows almond milk, which was first mentioned in a Baghdadi cookbook in the 13th century and was a common ingredient in Egyptian cooking by the 14th century. By 1390, the dairy alternative had spread to England and was widely used during Lent as a substitution for dairy milk.

It can be low in calories and carbs. Compared to animal milk, unsweetened almond milk – but not the sweetened kind – is low in sugars and carbohydrates. It has 50% to 80% fewer calories than dairy milk. It's considered a low glycemic index food. This means it's less likely to cause blood sugar spikes.

Almond milk generally starts to go bad within 3 to 10 days of opening the carton. Homemade almond milk has a shorter shelf-life (3 to 7 days) than store-bought varieties, which usually keep for 7 to 10 days after being opened. Was this helpful?

Almond milk is free from dairy and has no lactose at all, making it the perfect swap for regular milk for people suffering from lactose intolerance. Alongside, almond milk has high fibre content which aids in healthy digestion.