ARTWORK: Natasha Tareen
Whether it’s “wellness” culture or simply environmental concern that got you, chances are you’ve dabbled in the world of alternate milks (known also as ‘mylk’). The industry is enormous. According to Forbes, in 2021, the global alternate milk market was estimated to be worth at least USD $22.25 billion - a number which is expected to double by 2028. And this isn’t just due to our plant-based, coffee-creamer, loving friends in the U.S. Last year, it was found that one in six adult Australians will opt for plant-based alternatives to milk. So, with so many of us contributing to this ‘mylk’ phenomena, what are the benefits of plant-based milk? Are all alternatives created equal? And how much better are they actually, in terms of environmental impact and nutrition? The size of the industry has created a wealth of choices for the plant-based milk consumer. We have the usual choice between soy, oat and almond; now there’s macadamia, pecan, pistachio, hemp, pea, rice and many, many more.
to mylk or not to mylk? HANNAH AHERN
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