You can also add almond butter to your baking to add a rich, sweet flavour to your cakes and biscuits. Unsaturated fats and omega-3 fats are considered to be better for our health and they can help to reduce blood cholesterol. Unsaturated fats are found generally in plant foods such as seeds/grains, nuts, vegetables and fruit. They can be either polyunsaturated, found in sunflower, soya, corn, and sesame oils or monounsaturated like olive and rapeseed oils. We can confidently say that all our products fully comply with EU standards for Aflatoxin/Mycotoxin. Nuts and seeds are not allowed entry into the EU unless they have been pre-tested, in compliance with EU Aflatoxins/Mycotoxin regulations and standards, and we receive documentation from our suppliers to prove this compliance. Our factory tests every delivery of nuts and seeds to ensure strict compliance with these standards and all sampling is carried out in accordance with Trading Standards recommendations and testing in UKAS Accredited Laboratories. Yes, it’s gluten free. We do not list gluten as an allergen on the product label as we are able to confirm that all products fall well below the 20 ppm ELISA reading which means that the product is gluten free as defined by legislation and by Coeliac UK. Our almond butters are also suitable but please read the ingredient lists of our flavoured varieties as the likes of cocoa & peanut do contain added sunflower oil and also have more than 2 ingredients. What’s special about the Richer Roast peanut butter, what are Hi Oleic peanuts?

We pride ourselves on using 100% nuts and nothing extra. As a result, the natural oils from the nuts can rise to the top. Other brands often use palm oil, sugar, salt, stabilisers and preservatives and it’s palm oil which acts as an emulsifier to bind the product together. This is why other brands using palm oil don’t have any trouble with oil separation. Top tip: If you have doubts that this is oil, heat a spoon in hot water, scoop some onto the spoon and you will be able to see the lumps melt. A lot of flavour is contained in the oils so it’s good to keep these oils mixed in. What are the white beads/ dots/ snowflakes on the top of my nut butter/Chocca? We also hear that you are concerned about Xylitol and Palm Oil as they are harmful to dogs and puppies. Whether you should feed peanut or almond butter to your dog or puppy is something you’d need to follow up with your vet, however we can confirm that our products are made with 100% peanuts and almonds. Where are your nuts and seeds sourced from? In cold weather, the oils within our nut butters, more often in our coconut range but also in our cashew butter and Chocca, once separated may harden and solidify partially. The consistency does not affect the nutrients but you may notice small white lumps that may resemble small grains of rice.Meridian doesn’t use palm oil: A lot of nut butter manufacturers use palm oil as an emulsifier to stop the nut oils separating from the butter. However, Meridian refuse to use any palm oil in their products due to the environmental damage they can cause. They even support the Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Foundation who help to rehabilitate orangutans that have lost their habitat due to palm oil production.

This is due to the natural oil content of the nuts and seeds which can vary depending on growing and weather conditions. As a totally natural product, you may also experience higher or lower oil separation depending on storage conditions. We don’t use palm oil – at Meridian we pride ourselves on our pledge never to use palm oil in any of our products. We have cultivated strong links with a charity called International Animal Rescue and our partnership is very important, contributing to the welfare of the Orangutans and the overall success of crucial projects. Smooth almond butter is usually more popular amongst children, who generally dislike any kind of lumps in their food!To save you some money and make sure you spread only the best on your morning sourdough, we've taste-tested a whole range to create the ultimate nut butter ranking. Yes! Our entire range of products are suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets. Are your nut and seed butters gluten free? Meridian only use plant-based whole foods in their products: Meridian Smooth Almond Butter is made from 100% roasted almonds, with absolutely no additives or added sugar. Whereas Pip & Nut Almond Butter is the smooth alternative spread and a great source of both protein and vitamin E. For a great start to your day, why not try mixing a spoonful of almond butter into overnight oats or your morning porridge?

Of course, there is an even more popular way to eat almond butter for breakfast. Almond butter is delicious when spread on a slice or two of toast for a simple breakfast that is ready in a couple of minutes. Evidence suggests that the inclusion of the monounsaturated fats to your diet can help to promote the healthier type of cholesterol in our blood. Pip & Nut Limited Edition Cherry Bakewell Almond Butter is inspired by the classic cherry Bakewell tart and is blended with real cherries – a perfect sweet treat when swirled into your porridge. And great for anyone with a sweet tooth!Ever since wellness gurus like Ella Mills introduced us to almond butter, the nut butter market has exploded — and we've all realised there's much more to life than the humble peanut butter we ate as kids. In addition, you won’t find brands that include added sugars or artificial flavourings as they simply don't stand up to the competition, so all the products ranked below are either 100% nut or close to. Our products are only released for sale when they have been subjected to comprehensive testing and quality assessment, in full compliance with all current EU Food Regulations. I have a peanut allergy - can I eat your Almond or Cashew Butter? There are lots of different ways that you can indulge in some creamy almond butter and it is a versatile ingredient, which can be added to your breakfast, lunch or dinner. Sometimes the nuts naturally have more oil and sometimes they have less, making it hard for us to produce batches of nut butters which have exactly the same consistency. Occasionally some batches may be runnier or harder. This is the nature of producing a product with no added ingredients such as palm oil.