PEA POWER
AT WORK
Our products are based on yellow split peas. Peas are rich in proteins and contain a range of essential amino acids and because of the way we use them, they give our products a low glycaemic index – great for avoiding those sugar spikes!
Below you can read about the main nutritional benefits of our plant-based products.
You can also find nutritional information for individual products here.
CARBOHYDRATES AND SUGARS
FROM ZERO TO NOT-TOO-SWEET
ZERO SUGAR
Let’s start at zero, which is where all our products begin, since our pea base contains no carbohydrates or sugars. So, Sproud Unsweetened and Barista Zero have zero sugar, no carbs, and no added sweeteners, but are still high in protein.
A TOUCH OF SWEETNESS
Sometimes, though, you want a touch of sweetness. For Sproud Barista and Sproud Matcha, we add agave syrup to enhance the flavour. This natural sweetener has a lower glycaemic index than traditional sugars, meaning it has a less significant impact on blood sugar levels. In other words, it gives a little sweetness with a relatively small sugar spike. Both Sproud Barista and Sproud Matcha are classified as “low sugar”,
with 1.0g/100ml and 2.1g/100ml respectively.
SWEET (BUT NOT TOO SWEET)
And then there are times when you want a little more sweetness (but not too much). We sweeten Sproud Vanilla using only sugar, with 3.7 g per 100 ml.
CERTIFIED LOW SUGAR
You don’t just have to take our word for it; Sproud products are certified by Sugarwise,
the international authority that guarantees any sugar-related claim has been independently verified and that a product is low in any sugars or sweeteners people should limit, in line with World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines.
STILL NOT AS SWEET AS THE OTHERS
We always aim to offer options with significantly lower sugar content than other plant-based products on the European market. In fact, Sproud Vanilla has sugar levels about 30% lower than many comparable alternatives.
PROTEINS
CHOOSE YOUR PEA POWER
Yellow split peas are a great source of protein. Our drinks have varying amounts of protein, which we label clearly on the pack so you can choose a higher-protein option if that’s what you’re after.
HIGH IN PROTEIN
In the EU, this label means that at least of 20% of the product’s energy value comes from protein (some up to 30%). This applies to all our drinks except Sproud Vanilla. Perfect if you’re looking to boost your protein intake.
SOURCE OF PROTEIN
This label indicates that at least 12% (with some products up to 17%) of the energy value comes from protein. This includes Sproud Vanilla.
FATS & OILS
MAKING IT
CREAMY, KEEPING
IT NUTRITIOUS
MAKING IT CREAMY, KEEPING IT NUTRITIOUS
Our products use rapeseed oil (known as non-GMO canola oil in North America) as the
main source of fat, it’s what gives Sproud its rich, creamy texture. We’re very selective
about the oils we use, choosing only those that retain their natural nutritional benefits
while delivering a clean, mild taste.
Rapeseed oil is naturally rich in healthy unsaturated fats (about 88%), including oleic
and linoleic acids, which are essential for a balanced diet and support heart health.
Unlike many other seed oils that are high in omega-6 but low in omega-3, rapeseed oil
has a much better balance (typically between 2:1 and 4:1). This balance helps reduce
inflammation and supports overall cardiovascular wellbeing.
GENTLY PROCESSED
We source our rapeseed oil close to home (from southern Sweden near our production
site) where it’s grown in line with strict EU farming standards and the even tighter
pesticide guidelines of the FEDIOL code of practice. In Canada, we use
non-GMO–certified rapeseed oil that meets the same high standards.
Our oil is pressed and deodorised, a gentle processing method that preserves its
nutrients while keeping the flavour light and neutral. The result is a rapeseed oil with an
ideal omega-6 to omega-3 ratio of around 2:1 which is one of the healthiest among
vegetable oils.
Modern rapeseed oil is also naturally low in erucic acid, making it safe for everyday
use. Plus, it contains beneficial compounds such as vitamin E, carotenoids, flavonoids,
and plant sterols which are powerful antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties.
In short, rapeseed oil delivers a perfect mix of healthy fats and natural nutrients,
making it a nutritious, sustainable, and versatile ingredient in our plant-based products.
VITAMINS & MINERALS
GET YOUR DAILY DOSE
We enrich all our products (except for Cooking/Whipping) with essential vitamins and
calcium. This ensures you get the vital nutrients as part of a healthy daily diet,
regardless of dietary restrictions or preferences.
Here’s what we add:
CALCIUM
Calcium helps form and maintain healthy bones and teeth. It also plays an essential
role in the contraction of all muscles in the body, including the heart. If the body does
not get enough calcium, it takes it from the bones, so it’s important to get enough in
your diet.
RIBOFLAVIN
Riboflavin (or Vitamin B2) helps break down carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
Vegetarians and vegans may benefit from riboflavin-enriched plant-based foods and
drinks to help meet their daily needs.
VITAMIN D
Vitamin D regulates calcium and phosphate in the body, working alongside calcium to
keep bones and teeth strong. Very few foods are good sources of vitamin D, so
enrichment of foods and drinks has significantly helped reduce vitamin D
deficiency-related diseases such as rickets.
VITAMIN B12
Vitamin B12 is essential for cell metabolism and the formation of blood cells. It also
plays an important role in the nervous system and DNA production. Since vitamin B12
is found almost exclusively in animal-based foods, vegetarians and vegans are at
higher risk of deficiency, making enrichment vital.
FREE FROM MAJOR ALLERGENS
EVERYONE’S
INVITED
Sproud is free from the major allergens listed in the EU, US and Canada*. This means
that if you’re allergic to milk, eggs, fish, crustaceans, peanuts, soybeans, tree nuts,
gluten (or cereals containing gluten), celery, mustard, sesame seeds, sulphur dioxide
and sulphites, or lupin, you can still enjoy Sproud.
*all major allergens listed in the EU, US, and Canada (Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011; US
FALCPA; Canadian Food and Drugs Act).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We do not recommend freezing Sproud products since there is a risk that the product will separate during the thawing process. However, the product has a shelf life of at least 7 days after opening in the fridge (the lower the temperature, the better, but preferably not below 2°C). The products usually stay fresh for up to two weeks without getting spoiled. Make sure the package is not placed in room temperature for too long. Also, smell the products before you use them if you are suspicious of spoilage.
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These small white flakes floating on the surface are vitamins and minerals. The vitamins and minerals can sometimes aggregate into small flakes over time when the product hasn’t been mixed 100% (totally homogenized) during production.
As all Sproud products are natural products, without thickeners and preservatives, the products are not always totally heterogeneous. Make sure to shake your product before each use for the best product experience.
The vitamin and mineral flakes are perfectly safe to consume and do not affect the quality of the product or the shelf life.
#flakes #quality #shelflite #vitamins #minerals #floating
Sproud products should be stored in a cool, dry place before the package is opened. Once opened, the product should be kept refrigerated (maximum of +8°C/+46,6°F).
The product’s shelf-life, once opened, depends on how you as a consumer store and handle the product. The product usually stays fresh longer than 7 days (over 14 days) if you keep it refrigerated at a low temperature (+2-6°C/+36-43°F) at all times.
Make sure:
- that the packaging is not damaged
- the lid is closed after each use
- you smell the product before use if you are uncertain of its quality.
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The shelf life is 13 months from production but the products are shelf stable and, if stored unopened at room temperature, can last longer. Make sure you shake the package well before you open it. Preferably consume the product within a week after you open it and make sure you store an open package in the refrigerator.
We are passionate about reducing food waste. Sproud products are produced in aseptic packaging (Tetra Pak) and can usually be consumed after the best-before date has passed. This means that the product’s ‘best before’ date is not definite, but that it is possible to for the product to be consumed after. However, we can only guarantee the product’s quality in terms of taste, smell, and texture until the best-before date. We suggest that you smell and taste the product before consuming it. If it smells bad or sour it is not likely to taste good. Otherwise, you should not be worried about consuming the product.
Tag: #shelflife #roomtemperature #bestbeforedate #bestbefore #quality #safety
The reason we use organic agave in Sproud as a sweetener is to reduce the total sugar content in the product, and also to reduce the impact on blood sugar. This has been co-developed with Baristas to provide great flavour with your coffee. If you are looking for a product completely without sugar, try Sproud Unsweetened.
Tag: #agave #organic #SproudBarista
Sproud’s plant-based dairy products contain proteins derived from peas. Whilst peas may be high in histamine in their natural form, we use a pea protein isolate and where histamine, is removed in the process.
Tag: #allergen #Histamine
We are always looking for the best possible ingredients with the smallest possible climate footprint since we strongly feel that the need to reduce the food system’s CO2 footprint is urgent and of high importance. There is currently no access to European or Swedish (nor Canadian for the North American market) organic pea protein, but we are maintaining a continuous dialogue with suppliers, innovative companies and farmers with the ambition to launch organic products in the future.
Having said that, peas, in general, are resistant to pests and molds. Peas are rarely sprayed with pesticides and this means that none to very low amounts of pesticides are detected in the harvested pea plant. If any, pesticides have most commonly accumulated in the soil from earlier crop rotations.
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Our products are 100% free from yeast.
We do not use any yeast in our products or in our production.
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Yes, all Sproud products are vegan. There are no animal products in any of our products.
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Yes, all Sproud products are low in sugar, but for consumers with diabetes, we especially recommend Sproud Unsweetened which contains 0g of sugar. Sproud products are certified by Sugarwise, the international authority for sugar-related claims, guaranteeing either zero, low or reduced sugar content.
The SUGARWISE marque is the trusted and recognised sign guaranteeing that any sugar-related claims have been independently verified. The logo on a food assures consumers that the product is low in any of the sugars or sweeteners people need to limit according to World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines.
Tag: #sugarfree #sugarwise #nosugar #sugar #diabetes #SproudUnsweetened
Can you freeze Sproud milk?
We do not recommend freezing Sproud products since there is a risk that the product will separate during the thawing process. However, the product has a shelf life of at least 7 days after opening in the fridge (the lower the temperature, the better, but preferably not below 2°C). The products usually stay fresh for up to two weeks without getting spoiled. Make sure the package is not placed in room temperature for too long. Also, smell the products before you use them if you are suspicious of spoilage.
Tag: #freeze #quality #opened #shelflife
I found small flakes floating on the surface of my drink. What is this and is it safe to drink?
These small white flakes floating on the surface are vitamins and minerals. The vitamins and minerals can sometimes aggregate into small flakes over time when the product hasn’t been mixed 100% (totally homogenized) during production.
As all Sproud products are natural products, without thickeners and preservatives, the products are not always totally heterogeneous. Make sure to shake your product before each use for the best product experience.
The vitamin and mineral flakes are perfectly safe to consume and do not affect the quality of the product or the shelf life.
#flakes #quality #shelflite #vitamins #minerals #floating
Once I open a package of Sproud, how long after can I drink/use the product?
Sproud products should be stored in a cool, dry place before the package is opened. Once opened, the product should be kept refrigerated (maximum of +8°C/+46,6°F).
The product’s shelf-life, once opened, depends on how you as a consumer store and handle the product. The product usually stays fresh longer than 7 days (over 14 days) if you keep it refrigerated at a low temperature (+2-6°C/+36-43°F) at all times.
Make sure:
- that the packaging is not damaged
- the lid is closed after each use
- you smell the product before use if you are uncertain of its quality.
Tag: #shelflife #storage #open #refrigerated #temperature #handle #quality #safety
Can I consume Sproud beyond the best-before date?
The shelf life is 13 months from production but the products are shelf stable and, if stored unopened at room temperature, can last longer. Make sure you shake the package well before you open it. Preferably consume the product within a week after you open it and make sure you store an open package in the refrigerator.
We are passionate about reducing food waste. Sproud products are produced in aseptic packaging (Tetra Pak) and can usually be consumed after the best-before date has passed. This means that the product’s ‘best before’ date is not definite, but that it is possible to for the product to be consumed after. However, we can only guarantee the product’s quality in terms of taste, smell, and texture until the best-before date. We suggest that you smell and taste the product before consuming it. If it smells bad or sour it is not likely to taste good. Otherwise, you should not be worried about consuming the product.
Tag: #shelflife #roomtemperature #bestbeforedate #bestbefore #quality #safety
Why do you use agave in Sproud Barista?
The reason we use organic agave in Sproud as a sweetener is to reduce the total sugar content in the product, and also to reduce the impact on blood sugar. This has been co-developed with Baristas to provide great flavour with your coffee. If you are looking for a product completely without sugar, try Sproud Unsweetened.
Tag: #agave #organic #SproudBarista
I suffer from Histamine Intolerance. Can I still drink Sproud products?
Sproud’s plant-based dairy products contain proteins derived from peas. Whilst peas may be high in histamine in their natural form, we use a pea protein isolate and where histamine, is removed in the process.
Tag: #allergen #Histamine