Weekend cereal and coffee fans
You’re looking for a coconut drink to pour into a bowl or coffee, rather than an ingredient for cooking. Auchan listings and Carrefour search results include 1 L cartons of coconut drinks for this kind of use.
Who are these products for?
Those who pay close attention to ingredients
You want to check the stated sugar content and ingredients in each recipe before choosing. The ‘No Sugars’ name of one Alpro product and the cane sugar listed for a Bjorg drink show why it’s worth comparing specific products, not just their names.
Households that only open a carton for brunch
You want to choose a pack size that suits how much you’ll drink after the weekend. The Auchan listings for Alpro No Sugars and Auchan Bio No Sugars say to refrigerate the drinks and consume them within five days of opening.
What should you look for?
For breakfast, first check what the product is intended for, then compare its ingredients and the instructions for storing it once opened.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this for? |
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| Drink or cooking ingredient | Read the product name and check the pack size: a 1 L coconut plant-based drink may not be suitable for the same uses as a small carton of culinary coconut milk. | If I want to add coconut to my coffee or pour it over cereal, I want to choose a product designed for that use; around 40 % of consumers prioritise this distinction. |
| Sugars and ingredients | Compare the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 mL and the ingredients list for the exact product. | When choosing between different recipes, I look at what they contain first, rather than relying on the product name alone; around 30 % of consumers prioritise ingredients. |
| Pack size and storage | Check the date on the unopened pack, then look at the storage temperature and time limit once opened. | A 1 L carton may leave me with leftovers after brunch; around 30 % of consumers prioritise a pack size and storage instructions that suit their needs. |
Which common mix-ups should you avoid?
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Choosing based on the words ‘coconut milk’ alone
Carrefour search results include 1 L coconut plant-based drinks alongside 20 to 50 cL cartons of culinary coconut milk. So a result may be intended for a different use from breakfast.
Before you choose, read the name and check the pack size of the specific product.
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Assuming a coconut or organic drink contains no sugars
Recipes vary: Auchan lists an Alpro No Sugars product, while the Carrefour listing for an organic Bjorg coconut drink mentions cane sugar.
Compare the nutrition information per 100 mL and the ingredients list, even if the product is labelled organic.
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Confusing storage before opening with storage after opening
The Auchan listings for Alpro No Sugars and Auchan Bio No Sugars say to refrigerate the drinks and consume them within five days of opening.
Choose a pack size you can use while following the instructions on the carton you buy.
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Relying on the word ‘filtered’ without further details
On its own, this word doesn’t tell you whether a drink is for coffee, contains no sugars or is intended for cooking.
Decide which feature matters to you, then check that it’s clearly stated on the listing or packaging of the product you choose.
Brands to compare
Alpro
Auchan lists a 1 L carton of Alpro No Sugars coconut plant-based drink.
- A product that’s easy to identify by its ‘No Sugars’ name.
- For this product, Auchan advises storing it between +1 °C and +7 °C and consuming it within five days of opening.
Auchan
The range includes a 1 L coconut and rice drink, as well as a 1 L organic No Sugars option.
- Auchan describes its coconut and rice drink as UHT sterilised.
- The rice version and the organic No Sugars version are different recipes, so check the label of the one you plan to buy.
Bjorg
Carrefour lists an organic Bjorg coconut plant-based drink.
- The Carrefour listing states that this product contains 5,4 % coconut.
- It also lists unrefined cane sugar and stabilisers: guar gum and xanthan gum.
Carrefour
The retailer’s search results include coconut plant-based drinks and culinary coconut milk.
- The results make it easy to spot 1 L cartons as well as smaller packs for cooking.
- Check what each product is intended for: appearing in the same search doesn’t make them interchangeable.
Coconut drinks available on Joybuy
These two 1 L Alpro drinks are suited to different ways of enjoying a drink at breakfast: one is designed for coffee, while the other contains matcha. For both, check the storage instructions on the packaging if long shelf life is an important factor in your choice.
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Alpro Coconut Barista, 1 L
For a breakfast with coffee, this 1 L coconut drink is suited to the coffee use described for this product.
If you’re specifically looking for a ‘filtered’ drink or one that can be stored for a long time before opening, check these features and the after-opening instructions on the product you choose.
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Alpro Matcha Coconut, 1 L
For a matcha drink at breakfast, this 1 L product can be served hot or cold, according to its description; it isn’t a plain coconut drink.
It contains sugar. Check the nutrition information and storage instructions before choosing it for your weekend breakfasts.
Frequently asked questions
How can I tell a coconut drink from coconut milk for cooking?
Read the product name and intended use, not just the word ‘coconut’. Carrefour search results include both 1 L plant-based drinks and smaller packs of culinary coconut milk. Choose according to whether you want to pour it into a bowl or use it in cooking.
Can an UHT carton be kept at room temperature after opening?
Don’t assume UHT processing means it can be stored at room temperature after opening: follow the instructions on the carton you buy. The Auchan listings for Alpro No Sugars and Auchan Bio No Sugars say to refrigerate the drinks and consume them within five days of opening.
What should I check when choosing a carton to keep until the weekend?
Check the date and storage instructions on the unopened packaging of the product you’re considering. For storage after opening, follow its specific instructions: the DGCCRF notes that the use-by date shown for a sealed pack is no longer useful once it has been opened.
Is the word ‘filtered’ enough to help me choose a coconut drink?
No. First decide whether you’re looking for a particular texture, a drink with no sugars or specific storage conditions. Then check the name, ingredients and details for the exact product, rather than assuming what it offers based on the word ‘filtered’ alone.