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Alpro Oat Drink Original

A simple, mostly clean plant-based milk, though the oat-derived sugars and added oil are worth knowing about.

VeganVegetarianGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreePalm Oil-Free
score
72
/ 100
Ingredient Breakdown
0 red · 2 amber · 7 green
Calories
Approx. 45 kcal per 100ml (varies by market and variant)
Serving
200ml glass (approx. 90 kcal)
Sugar
About 4g per 100ml; 8g per 200ml serving (approx. 9% of daily value)
Sat. Fat
About 0.2g per 100ml; 0.4g per serving (approx. 2% of daily value)
Oat processing creates maltose, so it can affect blood sugar even though there is no added sugar.
Contains added dipotassium phosphate (E340); people with kidney conditions should check with their doctor.
Low in protein (around 0.5g per 100ml) compared with dairy or soy milk, so it is not a like-for-like protein replacement.
Oats may be cross-contaminated with gluten in processing, so it is not suitable for coeliacs unless labelled gluten-free.
Recipes vary by country and variant, so always check the label on your specific carton.
Full Analysis

Ingredients (9)

Water

The base of the drink, making up around 85-90% of the product. It is completely safe.

Daily Intake — No intake concern
SAFE

Oats (approx. 10%)

aka Whole grain oats

Oats are a wholesome grain that contains beta-glucan, which is linked to improved cholesterol levels. Much of the fibre is reduced during processing, but some remains.

Daily Intake — No concern; provides small amounts of beta-glucan fibre
SAFE

Sunflower Oil

aka Vegetable oil

Added for creamy texture. It is mostly unsaturated fat and the quantity is small, so it is of low concern.

Daily Intake — Around 1-1.5g fat per 100ml; minimal contribution to daily fat
SAFE

Maltose (formed from oat starch during enzymatic processing)

Controversial
aka Natural oat sugars

Enzymes break oat starch into maltose, which has a high glycaemic index. No sugar is added, but it can spike blood sugar more than the label suggests.

Daily Intake — Approx. 4g sugars per 100ml, about 8g per 200ml serving (around 9% of the 90g reference intake)
MODERATE

Acidity Regulator (Dipotassium Phosphate)

E340 Controversial
aka Phosphate salt

Keeps the drink stable and prevents separation. It is approved as safe, but people with chronic kidney disease are often advised to limit added phosphates.

Daily Intake — Small amounts; matters mainly for people with kidney disease
MODERATE

Calcium Carbonate

E170
aka Chalk-derived calcium

A common, well-tolerated form of calcium added to match dairy milk. It is safe at the levels used.

Daily Intake — Provides approx. 15% of daily calcium per 100ml in fortified versions
SAFE

Salt

aka Sodium chloride

Used in tiny amounts for flavour balance, so the contribution to daily salt intake is negligible.

Daily Intake — About 0.1g per 100ml, roughly 3% of the daily limit per serving
SAFE

Stabiliser (Gellan Gum)

E418
aka Plant-based thickener

A fibre produced by bacterial fermentation that keeps the drink smooth. It is considered safe by EFSA and the FDA.

Daily Intake — No intake concern at typical levels
SAFE

Vitamins (B2, B12, D2)

aka Added vitamins

Fortification helps replace nutrients found in dairy. B12 in particular is beneficial for people on plant-based diets.

Daily Intake — Typically 15% of daily needs per 100ml
SAFE
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Healthier alternatives

Alpro Soya Unsweetened

Much higher protein (around 3.3g per 100ml), with minimal sugars and a more complete nutritional profile.

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Oatly Barista or other oat drink with no added phosphates

Some brands have shorter ingredient lists with fewer additives, which suits those who prefer minimal processing.

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Unsweetened Almond Milk

Far lower in sugars and calories, though also low in protein.

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Fun Fact

Oat milk gets its natural sweetness from enzymes, similar to those used in brewing, which convert oat starch into maltose, so no sugar needs to be added for it to taste sweet.

Made by Danone (Alpro has been part of Danone since 2016)
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