Plant-based milks have been growing in popularity in recent times. According to The Guardian, while some plant-based milks might be more environmentally friendly than dairy, there are other plant-based milks which have been found to be disastrous to the environment.
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Of late, food scientists and food corporations have been coming up with new plant-based milks which could offer a healthier and more sustainable alternative to milk that come from animals.
Here are some plant-based milks you might not have heard of yet, but should definitely know about.
Potato milk
Even if you might not have heard of potato milk already, it is already creating quite a buzz. As reported by The Guardian, potato milk hit the shelves in the UK earlier this year. The report stated that while some people described potato milk as having a neutral flavour, making it a convenient additive while consuming any kind of food or drink, other people described potato milk as having a ‘saline aftertaste.’ Whether potato milk will be as popular as its other plant-based milk counterparts remains to be seen.
Pistachio milk
Yes, the delicious pistachio nuts have been converted into milk too. In an interview with Forbes, Roxana Saidi, the founder of Táche, a pistachio milk brand said that making pistachio milk requires 75% less water as compared to almond milk, which uses up a lot of water. Pistachio milk combines the health benefits of protein in the nut while having a sweet and velvety texture.
Pea milk
According to Washington Post, pea milk does not actually taste like peas at all. One of the biggest producers of pea milk in the market is Ripple. According to the company’s website, each serving of pea milk has 8g of protein and 50% more calcium as well as more Vitamin D compared to 2% dairy milk while being nut, lactose and gluten-free.
According to Healthline, Ripple pea milk is a more weight-loss-friendly beverage compared to cow’s milk, but some versions of the milk come with added sugars, which should be avoided whenever possible.
Hemp milk
Hemp milk is made from hemp seeds and it is a versatile plant-based milk which can be used in a variety of ways. BBC Good Foodstates that hemp milk happens to be a great source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, while also containing amino acids. Hemp milk is also great for people with gluten intolerance.
It is clear that plant-based is here to stay and we can expect new kinds of plant-based milks to be introduced in the market in the future.
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