We are proud of our pledge to never use palm oil or stabilisers to emulsify our products and it’s because of this that the oils sometimes separate. Coconut oil is white when solid and clear when liquid. 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? Whereas Pip & Nut Almond Butter is the smooth alternative spread and a great source of both protein and vitamin E. Smooth almond butter is usually more popular amongst children, who generally dislike any kind of lumps in their food!

We sustainably source a wide range of nuts and seeds with countries of origin varying based on seasons and availability. Are your nuts and seeds screened for Aflatoxin?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. Sweet, nutty and oh-so smooth, you can’t go wrong with Meridian Smooth Almond Butter. Naturally crunchy with no artificial additives, the almonds Meridian use are roasted in their skins then crushed into a smooth creamy texture. Nothing else is added, it’s just 100% almond goodness. 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. 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. Almonds, hazelnuts and peanuts are rich sources of monounsaturated fats and if eaten unsalted, just a small daily handful would contribute towards a healthy diet. Why do we need some fat?

Our yeast extract is produced by a natural enzymatic fermentation process predominantly from brewer’s yeast, which is spent yeast. Brewer’s yeast can be grown using different plant derivatives; sugar beets, sugar beet molasses, sugar cane molasses, barley, and malt. Our product originates from brewer’s yeast, grown in wort made from barley. During the yeast extract production process the gluten content is reduced to a level which, in most cases, is not detectable by an ELISA test with a detection limit of 5 ppm. Very occasionally gluten is detected at very low levels, but always significantly lower than the <20ppm legally classed as gluten free according to EU regulations 929/2014.For a great start to your day, why not try mixing a spoonful of almond butter into overnight oats or your morning porridge? Not only is it tasty, almond butter is also incredibly nutritious. Read about some of the benefits of almonds below:

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. 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. This is a really important issue for us and an area in which we are going to greater and greater lengths as a company to challenge. Meridian Foods is part of the SHS Group and you can read our position on modern slavery on the linked statement. But, with almond butter, cashew butter, dark roast peanut butter, cocoa and cashew butter, how are you meant to choose which one to add to your weekly shop? Yes! Our entire range of products are suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets. Are your nut and seed butters gluten free?If you love a smoothie, a spoonful of almond butter makes a great addition to this for some added protein, which is perfect following an intense workout. You can be sure that we don’t add artificial colours or sweeteners or palm oil to any of our nut butters

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. We don’t add anything to our roasted nuts to make our peanut or almond butter – just 100% nuts. There is definitely no Xylitol in our nut butters.