A one-litre carton is easier to use when you know where it will go after the first pour. Alpro Almond Dark Chocolate is an almond drink with chocolate flavour, so you can keep the serving simple and focus on a sensible open-carton routine.
The Alpro Almond Dark Chocolate at Fresh is the 1 L format. Here are four small checks to make before and after opening it.
Make room in the fridge first
Read the storage instructions on your own carton before opening it. The carton shown in Fresh's product photographs allows ambient storage while sealed. After opening, its directions specify refrigeration between +1°C and +7°C and use within five days.
Keep the unopened pack away from direct sunlight and cooking heat, and check its best-before date. Have a space ready in the fridge so the opened carton can go straight back after pouring. Follow your own pack if its directions differ.
Write down the opening date
A small date label on the carton makes it easier to keep track. Leave the printed storage instructions and best-before date visible, and use the pack's after-opening limit when planning the next few servings.
Think about when you actually want to use it before opening another carton. If you only want an occasional glass, one open pack is easier to manage than several flavours at once.
Pour one serving at a time
The photographed pack says to shake well and allows hot or cold use. Secure the cap before shaking, then pour the amount you want into a clean glass or cup.
- For a cold drink: start with a chilled pour and taste it before adding anything else. The ingredient list includes sugar, so try the drink as it comes before deciding whether you want more sweetness.
- For a warm drink: pour a portion into a heat-safe vessel, close the carton and return it to the fridge, then heat the portion according to your appliance's instructions. Keep the carton out of the microwave.
Pour into individual cups when sharing, then close the carton promptly. There is no need to leave the whole pack on the table for the length of a meal.
Check the label before sharing
This is an almond-based drink. The photographed pack lists almond as an ingredient and warns that it may contain traces of nuts. Read the full ingredient and allergen information on the carton you receive, especially when serving someone with an allergy.
Storage, serving and ingredient checks above are based on the carton label shown in Fresh's product photographs. Your own pack's directions take priority.
