This document discusses various plant-based milk substitutes. It begins by explaining the rising popularity of non-dairy milks due to issues like lactose intolerance and vegan diets. Popular substitutes discussed include coconut milk, soy milk, oat milk, peanut milk, hemp milk, sesame milk, and avocado butter. Each alternative is examined in terms of its nutritional profile and health benefits. The document provides information on how these substitutes are made and classified.

1. Latest Trends of Milk
Substitute.
Muneeb (18msfood07
Central University of Punjab

2. Introduction
• Milk substitute can refers to a liquid used as a replacement for the milk
from a mammal.
• Non-dairy milk alternative is the fast growing segment in newer food
product development category of functional and specialty beverage
across the globe
• The market for plant based milk alternatives is projected to grow at a
CAGR of 15 % from 2013 to 2018 (Markets and Markets 2013) and is
expected to reach a value of $14 billion

3. • Main benefits of plant based milk substitute are lactose free,
cholesterol free and low in calories.
• Majority of these milk alternatives lack nutritional balance when
compared to bovine milk, however they contain functionally active
components with health promoting properties which attracts health
conscious consumers
• In recent years, plant sources are accepted as functional food and
nutraceuticals due to presence of health promoting components such
as dietary fibres, minerals, vitamins and antioxidants

4. Why You might want a substitute
• Milk allergy
2-3% of kids are allergic to cow milk
• Lactose intolerance
• Dietary restrictions
Vegan diet people
• Potential health risk
some avoid due to concerns over potential contaminants including antibiotic,
hormones etc.

5. Lactose Intolerance
• Lactose intolerance is a digestive disorder caused by the inability to digest lactose, the main
carbohydrate in dairy products.
• It can cause various symptoms, including bloating, diarrhea and abdominal cramps.
• People with lactose intolerance don't make enough of the enzyme lactase, which is needed to
digest lactose.
• Lactose is a disaccharide, meaning that it consists of two sugars. It is made up of one molecule
each of the simple sugars glucose and galactose.
• The lactase enzyme is needed to break lactose down into glucose and galactose, which can then
be absorbed into the bloodstream and used for energy.
• Without sufficient lactase, lactose moves through your gut undigested and causes digestive
symptoms.
• Lactose is also found in breast milk, and almost everyone is born with the ability to digest it. It is
very rare to see lactose intolerance in children under the age of five.
• Currently, about 75% of the world's population is lactose intolerant. The risk varies greatly
between countries

6. Plant-based/non-dairy milk substitutes
• Plant-based milk alternatives are fluids that results from breakdown (size
reduction) of plant material (cereals, pseudo-cereals, legumes oilseeds,
nuts) extracted in water
• Further homogenization gives the particle size 5–20 µm which imitates
cow’s milk in appearance and consistency
• In past, much attention has been given to soy milk, as it is nutritious and a
healthy alternative to bovine milk.
• But recently, attention has been directed towards exploring the utilization
of cereals, oilseeds, nuts for new food uses on the basis of their functional
properties

7. Classification
• Cereal based: Oat milk, Rice milk, Corn milk, Speltm milk.
• Legume based: Soy milk, Peanut milk, Lupin milk, Cowpea milk.
• Nut based: Almond milk, Coconut milk, Hazelnut milk, Pistachio milk,
Walnut milk.
• Seed based: Sesame milk, Flax milk, Hemp milk, Sunflower milk.
• Pseudo-cereal based: Quinoa milk, Teff milk, Amaranth milk.

8. 1. Coconut milk
• coconut milk have a creamy milk like consistency and sweet coconut
taste
• Mainly used in south east Asian and Indian cuisine
• Usually sold in cans
• Commercially it is available under the brand names
Blue diamond (USA), Silk (USA), Alpro (UK) and Pacific
(USA), Dabur, Kara in India

9. Nutritional Benefits
• Coconut is a nutrient dense product and is a good source of Fiber
• Contain one-third the calories of cow milk, half the fat and significantly less
protein and carbohydrate.
• Rich in vitamin and minerals such as iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium and
zinc.
• Contains a significant amount of vitamin C and E

10. Health benefits
• Anti-carcinogenic, anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral
• Contain lauric acid which is present in mother’s milk and has been related to promote
brain development,
• helpful in boosting immune system and maintaining the elasticity of the blood vessels
• Coconut milk is rich in antioxidants such as vitamin E which helps fighting against
ageing
• Helps in digestion, nourishes skin and has cooling properties

11. 2. Soy Milk :-
Soymilk was the first plant based milk produced by soaking and grinding
soybean, boiling of mixture, and filtering out remaining particulates.
It was first reported in china and now it became common beverage in
Europe and North America.
It is stable emulsion of oil, water, and protein
Its original form is natural by product of the manufacture of tofu.

12. • Its propose is provide nutrients to the population where milk supply
was inadequate
• Its good for those people who are allergic to milk protein and lactose
intolerance
• It is good for cardiovascular health because it contain
monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids

13. NUTRITIONAL STATUS: -
• It is good source of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty
acids.
• It contain Isoflavones which have protective affect against cancer.
• Genistein is most abundant isoflavonne in soybean and biologically
active (cohen et al.2000)
• Soy food are rich in phytochemicals such as phytosterols which have
cholesterol lowering properties (Fukui et al 2000)
• Dry soy bean contain average 40% protein, 20% fat, 35% carbohydrate
and 5% ash

14. HEALTH BENEFITS:-
• Protective effect against cancer, cardiovascular disease, and
osteoporosis
• Soy protein provide protective and therapeutic benefits against
several disease.

16. 3 Oat Milk:-
Oat milk is a type of plant milk derived from whole oat
grain by soaking the plant material to extract its nutrients.
Oat milk is available in various variety like sweetend, unsweetened,
vanilla, chocolate.
Oat contain high amount of functional protein, dietary fiber and
unsaturated fatty acids which make it a significant source of nutrient.

17. NUTRITIONAL STATUS:-
• Oat contain dietary fibres, phytochemical that make it more
therapeutic
• Oat are good source of protein with good amino acid balance
• B gluten is soluble fibre which posses nutraceutical properties
• Oat contain 60% starch, 11-15% total protein, 5-9% lipid, 2.3-
8.5%ietry fibre and 0.54% calcium(Rasane et al)

18. FLOW CHART
ROLLED OATS
ADDITION OF WATER
(1:2.7 OATS:WATER)
OAT SLURRY
ENZYME HYDROLYSIS WITH ALPHA AMYLASE(77.78mg/kg)
FILTRATION
OAT MILK

19. HEALTH BENEFIT :-
• Oats posses various health benefit such as hypocholesterolemic and
anticancerous properties presence of dietary fibre.
• It can delay gastric emptying time and increase gastrointestinal transit
time due to presence of soluble fiber.
• Reduce blood glucose level
• Reduce total and LDL cholesterol.

20. 4. Pea nut milk
• Among oilseeds, peanut is a promising raw material is for milk
alternatives
• Its similar to soy milk
• Presence of beany flavour limits its applications it can be
removed by Defatting, roasting, alkali soaking, steaming
• It has been extensively utilized in developing countries by low
income group, undernourished children, vegetarians and
people allergic to cow’s milk.
• Commercially peanut milk is available under the brand name
signs & wonders (USA) and sweety urban platter (India) etc.

21. Nutritional status
• Peanuts are good source of proteins, fats, fibres, vitamins, minerals,
antioxidants, phytosterols etc.
• Peanuts contain 21.5 % carbohydrates, 49.6 % fats, 23.68 % proteins
and 8 % crude fibre

22. Health Benefits
• Peanuts are considered healthy because of several bioactive
components which are known for their disease preventative
properties
• It have a protective role against oxidative damage diseases like
coronary heart disease, stroke, and various cancers.

23. 5. Hemp Milk
• Hemp milk is made from the seeds of hemp plant, Cannabis sativa.
• Hemp milk has a slightly sweet, nutty taste and a thin watery texture.
• It works as a substitute for lighter milks such as skim milk
• It’s a good option for vegans and vegetarians
• Brands available in the markets are Milkdamia, Natrel and Pacific

24. Nutritional status
• It contain similar amounts of fats to cow milk, but around half calories and
protein
• 240 ml of hemp milk contain 4.5-8 gm of fat, 2-3 gm of protein and o-1 gm
carbohydrate
• It is a good option for vegans and vegetarians one glass of milk provides 2-3 gm of
high quality complete protein with all the essential amino acids
• It is the source of essential fatty acids such as omega 3 fatty acid and omega 6
fatty acid

25. Sesame milk
• Sesame is one of the important oilseed crops in the world.
• It is a source of high quality protein with a unique balance of amino acids
• Sesame seed contains significant amount of lignans such as sesamin,
sesamolin, sesaminol and others which are known for their functional
properties
• Sesame lignans are recognized to have nutraceutical properties such as
antioxidative, hypocholesterolemic,anticarcinogenic, antitumor, and
antivirusactivities
• The consumption of sesame milk can overcome the limitations associated with
soy milk consumption such as presence of flatulence causing factors
• Sesame milk is commercially available under the brand name Ecomil (Spain),
Vegemil (South Korea)

28. Avocado butter
• Avocado butter can use as a healthy alternative to butter, mayonnaise, sour cream,
cream cheese, cheese, onion dip
• Avocados are loaded with nutrients and healthy fats, and there are many ways to work
them into your diet or use them as a substitute while cooking.
• Avocados are also pretty darn fabulous flavor-wise, too.
• They’re rich, buttery, and even slightly sweet if you use them in the right recipe. Their
soluble fiber content helps regulate your blood sugar, assist with the removal of
cholesterol, and even keeps your digestive system functioning well too.
• All in all, avocados have it going on, so try using them to create creamy dishes where
you’d normally reach for the butter, milk, eggs, cream, or even yogurt and cheese.

29. 5 Reasons To Substitute With Avocados:
• Eliminate saturated animal fats and replace them with healthy fat from avocados.
• Avocados are packed with vitamins and minerals.
• Avocado oils help reduce cholesterol and fight against heart disease. Avocados
contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. This kind of fat can lower LDL (bad)
cholesterol and maintain HDL (good) cholesterol, while decreasing belly fat.
• Avocados reduce your intake of unhealthy calories. For example, a 3.5 oz. serving
of avocado contains 14.66 g of fat, while the same size serving of butter contains
81 g of fat. By substituting avocado for butter in your baking you are greatly
reducing your calorie intake.
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31. Coconut Whipped Cream
• Its made by Coconut milk is absolutely delicious and the method is
easy
• They are high in healthy fats and they protects you against heart
disease by increasing good cholesterol HDL and lowering the ratio of
bad and good cholesterol
• Regular whipped cream is full of unhealthy fats. And whipped
toppings tend to contain trans fats, added refined sugar and lots of
additives and preservatives
• Our health promoting version of whipped cream uses coconut milk,
which is high in brain loving iron, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus,
magnesium, selenium, zinc, B vitamins and vitamin c, K

32. • Coconut oil contain medium chain try glycerides ( MCTs). Which can
increase how many calories you burn compared to the same amount
of other fats
• Rich in cancer fighting lauric acid that has brought coconut oil and
other coconut products into the spot light in recent years
• Show to improve cognitive function in alzheimer patients
• Coconut milk has also have perfect fibre to protein ratio that helps to
maintain stable , study energy mood all day

33. Preparation
• Coconut cream is made in a similar fashion to coconut milk
• Take 4 parts shreaded coconut meat and boil with one part water
• Then it is put through cheese cloth and pressed for any excess liquid
• It is going to be much thicker than coconut milk
• Allow the mixture to rest, what rises to up is coconut cream
• Refrigerate BPA free can of coconut milk .

34. Tofu
• Tofu is a food made of condensed soy milk that is pressed into solid
white blocks in a process quite similar to cheese making.
• It originated in China.
• Most of the world's soybeans are currently grown in the US, and a
very large proportion is genetically modified
• tofu is generally considered safe for human consumption.

35. Nutritional quality
• tofu is high in protein and contains all of the essential amino acids your body needs. It also provides
fats, carbs, and a wide variety of vitamins and minerals.
• One 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving of tofu:
• Protein: 8 grams
• Carbs: 2 grams
• Fiber: 1 gram
• Fat: 4 grams
• Manganese: 31% of the RDI
• Calcium: 20% of the RDI
• Selenium: 14% of the RDI
• Phosphorus: 12% of the RDI
• Copper: 11% of the RDI
• Magnesium: 9% of the RDI
• Iron: 9% of the RDI
• Zinc: 6% of the RDI

36. Health Benefits
• Reduce heart disease
• Reduce the risk of breast cancer, cancer in digestive system and prostate cancer
• Reduce the risk of diabetes
• Improve bone health
• Improve brain function
• Increase skin elasticity

37. THANK YOU

38. Reference
• Plant-based milk alternatives an emerging segment of
functional beverages: a review journal published by Swati
Sethi
• Allowable Milk Substitutions for Nondisabled Children in the
U.S. Department of Agriculture School Nutrition Programs
• www.oldwayspt.org
• https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/diet-
nutrition/g27128821/best-milk-alternative-substitutes/