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Lulu apricot-kernel drink

Lulu apricot-kernel drink

露露杏仁露Lùlù xìngrénlù

A smooth, milky-white, sweet drink with a distinctive apricot-kernel aroma. Chengde Lulu’s classic 240 ml version uses mountain apricot kernels, not ordinary almonds, despite some English “almond drink” labels.

Specification
Classic sweetened 240 ml can. This covers the classic 240 ml can. Other Lulu products, including mixed flavours, can contain different ingredients; “plant protein drink” is not a blanket dairy-free or vegan guarantee.
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How to enjoy it

Drink ready-made, chilled or at room temperature. For a warm serving, pour into a suitable cup and heat separately; do not heat a sealed can.

A useful check

Contains apricot kernels and sugar. The fatty-acid source of the emulsifier and flavouring composition are unspecified, so vegan and vegetarian status are unconfirmed. Check the actual allergen label.

How it may vary

This covers the classic 240 ml can. Other Lulu products, including mixed flavours, can contain different ingredients; “plant protein drink” is not a blanket dairy-free or vegan guarantee.

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Specification
Classic sweetened 240 ml can. This covers the classic 240 ml can. Other Lulu products, including mixed flavours, can contain different ingredients; “plant protein drink” is not a blanket dairy-free or vegan guarantee.

Ingredients

Water, sugar, mountain apricot kernels, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, sodium bicarbonate, citric acid and food flavouring.

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Origin & regional roots

Hebei

Associated with Hebei.

About this regional connection

Hebei: Chengde manufacturer and mountain-apricot processing tradition.

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请问你们有露露杏仁露吗?

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A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ

Story & history

Lulu apricot-kernel drink

This account describes a tradition or story, rather than an established historical fact.

Chengde’s mountain-apricot resources underpin this packaged xingrenlu tradition. Grinding the processed kernels gives the drink its pale appearance and recognisable aroma.

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