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Gone are the days when the most complicated choice you had to make in the milk section of the dairy aisle was reduced fat or whole. Now, you will find carton after carton of dairylike beverages made from foods you never thought could be “milked” almonds, oats, rice, peas and more.
While cow’s milk is still the most popular, according to retail sales, nondairy alternatives hit an estimated $2.95 billion last year, up 54 percent from five years earlier, according to the market research firm Mintel.
These plant-based alternatives are typically made by soaking the legume, nut, grain or other main ingredient and then pressing and straining the liquid, or “milk.” Many people prefer them because they want or need to avoid dairy, but some choose them because they believe they are healthier than cow’s milk. Some experts urge consumers to look beyond the hype and to examine the nutrition label, however, because some may not be as healthful as they seem.
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Gone are the days when the most complicated choice you had to make in the milk section of the dairy aisle was reduced fat or whole. Now, you will find carton after carton of dairy-like beverages made from foods you never thought could be “milked” – almonds, oats, rice, peas.
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10 May, 2021 10:43 PM
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New York Times
By: Dawn MacKeen
They can be, but in most cases, they should not be considered a nutritional substitute for dairy. Gone are the days when the most complicated choice you had to make in the milk section of the dairy aisle was reduced fat or whole. Now, you will find carton after carton of dairy-like beverages made from foods you never thought could be milked almonds, oats, rice, peas.
While cow s milk is still the most popular according to retail sales, nondairy alternatives hit an estimated US$2.95 billion last year, up 54 per cent from five years earlier, according to the market research firm Mintel.
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Non-dairy alternatives hit an estimated $2.95 billion last year, up 54% over five years Published: May 10, 2021 21:37 NYT Representational image. Image Credit: Pixabay
Gone are the days when the most complicated choice you had to make in the milk section of the dairy aisle was reduced fat or whole. Now, you will find carton after carton of dairy-like beverages made from foods you never thought could be milked - almonds, oats, rice, peas.
While cow s milk is still the most popular according to retail sales, nondairy alternatives hit an estimated $2.95 billion last year, up 54% from five years earlier, according to the market research firm Mintel.