Allergens and dietary restrictions
Yes, all Silk products are vegan. There are no animal products, by-products or derivatives in our products. The calcium used in our products is derived from natural limestone. All other vitamins—including vitamin D—and live and active cultures used in our products are not sourced from animals.
Yes, everything we make is dairy-free. We have allergen protocols in place to prevent and detect contamination by dairy or dairy components. Anyone with allergies should always consult a doctor before introducing a new food.
All Silk products are dairy-free, lactose-free and casein-free, and they can be suitable for people with dairy allergies. We have allergen protocols in place to prevent and detect contamination by dairy or dairy components.
A dairy allergy is an extreme sensitivity to the proteins in dairy products and should not be confused with lactose intolerance. Dairy allergies can range from mild indigestion to anaphylaxsis, which is an acute reaction. People with lactose intolerance have difficulty digesting the naturally occurring sugar in milk, which can cause stomach discomfort. Anyone with allergies should always consult a doctor before introducing a new food.
Absolutely. Silk products are lactose-free.
We produce many products containing nuts. To confirm whether a specific product contains nuts, always check the allergen statement, which can be found on the nutrition facts panel. The statement appears under the ingredients list. Also, many of our products are produced on shared equipment. Because consumer safety is our highest priority, we have allergen management protocols in place to help ensure that ingredient commingling does not occur. However, anyone with allergies should always consult a doctor before introducing a new food.
Silk products, except for Oat Yeah oatmilks, are gluten-free and can be suitable for people with gluten allergies. We have allergen protocols in place to prevent and detect contamination by gluten or gluten components. Of course, those with allergies should always consult a doctor before introducing a new food.
All Silk products are certified Kosher OU-D. This means that our dairy-free products may have been processed on equipment that was also used for dairy. It does not indicate the presence of dairy components in the products. We have allergen protocols in place to prevent and detect contamination by dairy components. The Orthodox Union certifies our products. For more info, visit www.oukosher.org.
Our natural flavors are derived from natural sources such as spice, fruits or fruit juice, vegetables or vegetable juice, edible yeast, herbs, bark, buds, roots, leaves or similar plant material. We confirm with our suppliers that our natural flavors do not contain ingredients derived from the eight most common allergens: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soy. We also confirm that the following sensitizing agents are absent from our flavors: mustard, other cereals, sesame, celery, mollusks, sulfites and lupin.
Ingredients and nutrition
No, they cannot. Our products are not designed to be a replacement for breast milk or infant formula.
We recommend checking with your pediatrician about the best diet for your child.
If you are pregnant or nursing, please be sure to discuss food and nutrition concerns with your doctor.
Our unsweetened products have 0g added sugar. In our sweetened products, we use cane sugar, except for these products:
• Silk Light soymilk is sweetened with Reb A from stevia, as well as some cane sugar
• Silk organic products are sweetened with organic cane sugar
No. Silk products do not contain carrageenan.
Several of our products contain small amounts of caffeine. They are chocolate soymilk, dark chocolate almondmilk, chocolate cashewmilk, chocolate Silk Protein and The Chocolate One Oat YeahTM oatmilk.
Gellan gum is a food additive and is used as a thickener and stabilizer. It is polysaccharide (starch) gum produced by fermentation.
Sunflower lecithin is an emulsifier, which allows ingredients to be blended together, providing stability and smooth texture.
Our almonds come from California. All our almondmilk is verified by the Non-GMO Project’s Product Verification Program. Want to know the secret behind the smooth taste of our almondmilk?
Our soybeans are all grown in the United States. All our soymilk is verified by the Non-GMO Project’s Product Verification Program. We employ robust testing protocols to ensure that our beans meet the highest standards of quality, consistency and safety.
Our organic soymilks are made with soybeans that are certified organic by independent agencies accredited by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in compliance with the organic standards set by the National Organic Program (NOP).
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The FDA is moving to new labeling requirements for food manufacturers. The new format for the nutrition facts table will make it easier for consumers to inform themselves. The new format indicates calories and nutrients on both a “per serving” and “per package/per unit” basis. Although the FDA rule has not yet taken effect, Silk decided to move ahead with this new labeling ahead of the 2020 deadline.
For more info on the FDA regulation, visit the FDA website.
The FDA is moving to new labeling requirements for food manufacturers. As part of these requirements, the FDA has changed the Total Daily Values for many nutrients, and that in turn changes how the Daily Value percentages for nutrients are calculated.
Get additional information on the Nutrition Facts Label on the FDA’s website.
Storage, usage and freshness
Yes, we use ultra-high temperature pasteurization to ensure that our products are free of harmful microorganisms.
Silk refrigerated beverages and creamers will stay fresh in your refrigerator until the date stamped on the package. Once opened, they need to be consumed within 7 to 10 days. It is not unusual for our products to remain good past the 10-day mark. However, we only guarantee that they will be good for 7 to 10 days once opened.
Silk dairy-Free yogurt alternative in single-serve containers will stay fresh in your refrigerator until the date stamped on the container. Once opened, the contents should be eaten immediately. We also make dairy-free yogurt alternative in multi-serve tubs. Once opened, the contents should be consumed within a few days.
Silk shelf-stable products do not need to be refrigerated until they are opened and will stay fresh until the date stamped on the package. Once opened, they must be refrigerated and will stay fresh 7 to 10 days.
“Shelf-stable” refers to the special packaging some of our products come in. Shelf-stable packaging is sterile and airtight, so it can be safely stored at room temperature. Once opened, shelf-stable products must be refrigerated and will stay fresh 7 to 10 days.
We do not recommend it. Although freezing does not affect their safety or nutritional value, Silk products change in texture when thawed. However, Silk beverages perform well in frozen dessert recipes.
About Silk
Silk is part of Danone North America, which you can check out at danonenorthamerica.com.
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Certified B Corporation®, sustainability and recycling
We’re focused on water conservation, packing and recycling, and helping bees and other pollinators. See what we’re doing here.
Yes, where facilities exist. We'd love to see every Silk carton, cup and bottle properly recycled. Please follow the How 2 Recycle directions on the packaging. Our yogurt containers are made from polypropylene (PP), which is classified as a #5 plastic and can also be recycled by most available programs. Please contact your local recycling facility for more information.
The Non-GMO Project’s Product Verification Program
Genetically modified organism.
According to the Non-GMO Project, “A GMO, or genetically modified organism, is a plant, animal, microorganism or other organism whose genetic makeup has been modified in a laboratory using genetic engineering or transgenic technology. This creates combinations of plant, animal, bacterial and virus genes that do not occur in nature or through traditional crossbreeding methods.” Check NonGmoProject.org for more info. Thirty countries around the world—including European Union members—have chosen to place significant regulations on genetically modified foods and products.
The Non-GMO Project is a nonprofit collaboration of manufacturers, retailers, farmers and consumers dedicated to ensuring the availability of non-GMO foods and beverages. The Non-GMO Project provides independent, third-party verification and non-GMO guidance for products in the U.S. and Canada.
Every product we offer is enrolled in the Non-GMO Project, which means a third party reviews our ingredients and protocols to make sure we meet the Project’s high standards for non-GMO foods. Learn more here. Once the evaluation is complete, we’re cleared to display the “Non-GMO Project Verified” seal on our packaging. Because the verification process is elaborate, and updating our packaging can take a few months, you may see some of our newer products on the shelf without the “Non-GMO Verified” seal in place. Sometimes our smaller packages don’t carry the seal simply due to space constraints. A comprehensive list of verified products is available online at NonGMOProject.org.
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