Plant-Based Milk – Thoughts of Researchers and Industries on What Should Be Called as ´milk´

Siddiqui, Shahida Anusha; Mehany, Taha; Schulte, Henning; Pandiselvam, R.; Nagdalian, Аndrey Аshotovich; Golik, Alexey Borisovich; Shah, Mohd Asif; Shahbaz, Hafiz Muhammad; Maqsood, Sajid

doi:10.1080/87559129.2023.2228002

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“…Milk is a necessary daily need and a vital product for human life, as no perfect substitute exists for milk and its products (Kaushik, 2020;Reyes-Jurado et al, 2023;Siddiqui et al, 2023). The demand for milk and its products is continuously increasing and, simultaneously, its environmental concerns (Yan et al, 2011;Autio et al, 2023;Dixon et al, 2023).…”

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Environmental sustainability of milk production: a comparative environmental impact analysis and sustainability evaluation

Singh,

Bhakar,

Gaurav

et al. 2024

Front. Sustain.

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ContextAssessing the sustainability of milk production in India (the largest milk producer country in the world) is essential to ensure that the dairy industry can meet the growing demands for dairy products while minimizing its negative impact on the environment, society, and the well-being of the people involved in the sector.ObjectiveCurrent research is intended to compare the emissions associated with packed milk production in two contrasting states, Punjab (an Indian state with helpful agricultural resources and plenty of water) and Rajasthan (a state with a significant desert area) of India. The dairy industry has to undergo different production processes, including livestock, feed, farming, transportation, processing, packaging, and distribution. All of these production steps generate environmental impacts. This study aims to compare the environmental impacts of milk production in Punjab and Rajasthan by understanding the variation in the ecological effects due to the modifications adopted in dairy practices.MethodsThis study uses Umberto LCA+ with Ecoinvent v3.6 dataset as a Life cycle assessment (LCA) tool and data collected from milk producers and processing plants. The primary data was collected from farmers (milk producers) and dairy plants (processing plants), real-time observations, and inputs from the processing plant staff. The LCA analysis was performed, including parameters such as feed agriculture, milking, storage, transportation, processing, packaging, and distribution.Results and conclusionThe analysis results indicate that milk production in Punjab is more environmentally efficient than in Rajasthan, and the feed required for cattle is a critical environmental impact-generating activity along with the selection of packaging material for processed milk.SignificanceThe current article assesses the environmental implications of milk production. The study employs a comprehensive analysis to inform sustainable practices and reduce the ecological footprint of this crucial industry.

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Environmental sustainability of milk production: a comparative environmental impact analysis and sustainability evaluation

Singh,

Bhakar,

Gaurav

et al. 2024

Front. Sustain.

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“…Os extratos hidrossolúveis extraídos de produtos vegetais vêm sendo bastante estudados em relação a sua utilização em diversas preparações como alternativa alimentar, que vem ganhando espaço após o "leite" de soja ser um dos precursores utilizados como substituto ao leite animal. Além disso, a utilização de extratos vegetais é uma opção com qualidade nutricional para pessoas em dietas com restrição por intolerância à lactose, alergias a proteínas do leite e por questões culturais como veganismo ou sustentabilidade (SILVA et al, 2020;SIDDIQUI et al, 2023).…”

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Utilização do extrato hidrossolúvel de castanha do Brasil (Bertolletia excelsa) em biscoitos: uma alternativa alimentar para intolerantes à lactose

Lopes,

Da Costa,

Da Silva

et al. 2023

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A castanha do Brasil (Bertholetia excelsa) é uma fruta nativa da Amazônia e além do consumo in natura das amêndoas, é possível a obtenção de produtos derivados como o extrato hidrossolúvel conhecido popularmente como “leite” de castanha, apresentando-se como uma opção alimentar alternativa ao leite animal promissora. Assim, os objetivos do estudo foram desenvolver a partir do "leite" e farinha da amêndoa de castanha do Brasil, um biscoito como alimento alternativo para intolerantes à lactose, e a partir disso, realizar a caracterização físico-química e análise sensorial do produto. O biscoito obteve os seguintes resultados na análise do pH (6,88±0,01); acidez (2,01±0,11); umidade (13,94±0,72±); carboidrato total (66,72±1,55); lipídeos (8,83±0,03); proteínas (19,72±1,17) e (2,20±0,00) cinzas. O leite de castanha, apresentou pH (5,87±0,06); acidez (1,67±0,00); umidade (58,11±0,49); lipídeos (3,30 ±1,55); proteínas (16,45±0,00) e cinzas (0,60 ± 0,00). A aceitabilidade do biscoito foi satisfatória, uma vez que a maioria dos participantes pontuou de 6 a 9 na escala hedônica, obtendo um grau de aceitabilidade relevante para o produto. Desta forma, o biscoito com “leite” de castanha é uma alternativa de produto aos intolerantes à lactose, agradável ao paladar e de boa qualidade nutricional.

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Dairy milk: There are alternatives but no equivalents

Beckett,

Cassettari,

Starck

et al. 2024

Food Science & Nutrition

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Dairy milk is a core food in many food‐based guides to healthy eating. However, plant‐based milk alternatives are becoming increasingly available as substitutes. While these products serve a subset of the population unable or unwilling to consume milk, plant‐based milk alternatives can be perceived by consumers as direct equivalents, or even more healthful alternatives to dairy milk. This commentary addresses the significant differences in nutrient content that may have implications for the intake of key nutrients in the case of direct substitutions. Furthermore, while there is a significant body of knowledge demonstrating the significant health benefits associated with dairy milk consumption and a small number of potentially negative associations, there is a paucity of data on the health benefits of plant‐based milk alternatives directly. A “health halo” may exist based on matching individual nutrients through fortification, lower energy levels, and the health properties of the unprocessed raw characterizing ingredients of plant‐based milk alternatives. This may mislead consumers regarding healthfulness. Similarly, environmental attributes based on volumes of production, without considering contribution to nutrients, may also skew consumer perception. Positioning of plant‐based milk alternatives in food‐based dietary guidelines, marketing, and personal recommendations should acknowledge the differences in nutritional, bioactive, and health properties between plant‐based milk alternatives and dairy milk to ensure appropriate adaptations are made to account for shortfalls in nutrients.

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Plant-Based Milk – Thoughts of Researchers and Industries on What Should Be Called as ´milk´

Cited by 7 publications

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Environmental sustainability of milk production: a comparative environmental impact analysis and sustainability evaluation

Environmental sustainability of milk production: a comparative environmental impact analysis and sustainability evaluation

Utilização do extrato hidrossolúvel de castanha do Brasil (Bertolletia excelsa) em biscoitos: uma alternativa alimentar para intolerantes à lactose

Dairy milk: There are alternatives but no equivalents

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