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Pea Milk: Instructions and Things to Know About Milk Substitutes

An exciting vegan trend is “pea milk”: The vegan milk substitute is gluten-free, lactose-free and uses less water in production. But how sustainable is the alternative really?

Milk substitutes for people with food allergies or vegan lifestyles are made from a variety of plants: soy, almonds, hemp, rice, oats and some other grains and nuts. But another alternative has been conquering the market for a number of years: pea milk.

Pea milk: what is it actually?

The milk alternative is therefore a highly processed product made from many, albeit organically produced, ingredients. Pure pea milk (original or original without sugar) is a creamy, white or yellow liquid that looks and tastes almost like cow’s milk. And thanks to the peas, it’s relatively sweet even without the added sugar.

The vegan milk substitute made from peas is free of lactose, gluten, soy, nuts and GMOs, contains no milk protein or and, according to Ripple, can help reduce the ecological footprint through sustainable production.

Pea milk as a milk substitute: the nutritional values

When it comes to nutritional values, pea milk clearly trumps, not least thanks to the many added substances. With a protein content of 8 grams per 240 ml for Ripple Milk, 8 grams per 250 ml for Princess and the Pea, the vegan milk substitute contains about as much protein per liter as cow’s milk (3-3.4 grams per 100 ml).

In the unsweetened version, however, milk from peas only has 70 kcal per glass, while low-fat milk has around 86 kcal. However, the sweetened variant already has 100 kcal, vanilla 130 (unsweetened 80) and chocolate 150 kcal. That’s a lot compared to other milk alternatives, but they contain far less protein and calcium.

Make pea milk yourself: this is how it works

The preparation of pea milk is similar to that of other plant drinks. You need for this:

100 g yellow split peas
500 ml water plus water for soaking
optionally 5 dates or 10 ml liquid stevia to sweeten
Then you do the following:

Soak the split peas in enough water overnight.
Rinse them off with fresh water the next day.
Place the soaked peas in a blender with 1/2 cup of fresh tap water. You can now add dates or stevia for more sweetness. Blend everything until you get a homogeneous mass.
Filter the pea drink through a nut milk bag or a fine cloth.
Store the liquid in the refrigerator. If deposits form, simply shake the pea milk again.
Note: The homemade pea drink tastes different than the commercial products as it is much less processed. Therefore, test with a smaller amount to see if you like the pea milk.

Pea milk and other plant-based milks

By the way: According to EU legislation, suppliers are not allowed to speak of “pea milk” because the term “milk” is reserved for animal milk from cows, sheep, goats or horses. In German trade, the milk substitute is therefore referred to as a pea drink or pea drink. But that only applies to manufacturers: In this article, we use the term “pea milk” as it is used by normal consumers.

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Buckwheat Milk: This is How You Can Make The Plant Drink

Buckwheat milk is a sustainable alternative to cow’s milk. Buckwheat is also not a nut and is therefore an ideal substitute for nut milk for allergy sufferers. We’ll show you how you can easily make the plant drink yourself.

The healthy pseudo-grain buckwheat is a good source of vegetable protein. With its essential amino acids, fiber and minerals as well as flavonoids, buckwheat is good for digestion and blood vessels.

Buckwheat milk is a good alternative to animal milk and plant-based drinks made from nuts. It is also gluten and lactose free. People with an intolerance or allergy can therefore drink and use buckwheat milk without any problems. In terms of taste, buckwheat milk can be classified as slightly nutty.

Ingredients: You need this for your own buckwheat milk

For 500 milliliters of buckwheat milk you need:
50 grams of buckwheat
about 500 ml water (the amount of water affects the thickness of the milk)
2-4 dates or another sweetener like maple syrup
1 pinch of salt
Optional: spices such as vanilla, cardamom or cinnamon
recommended kitchen utensils:
Key
measuring cup
food processor, blender or blender
Nut milk bags (you can also make nut milk bags yourself) or cheesecloth
Glass bottle with lid for storing the milk

Preparation: It’s so easy to make buckwheat milk yourself

You can make buckwheat milk in just a few steps:
Soak the buckwheat in water for several hours, preferably overnight. Put the buckwheat in a bowl and fill it up with enough water.
Drain the water and rinse the buckwheat well.
Blend the buckwheat on high until it forms a kind of puree.
Add the dates, season to taste and briefly mix the mixture again.
Prepare a bowl and hold the nut milk bag or strainer over it. Fill the mixture into the bag and squeeze it until all the liquid has dripped out of the bag into the bowl.
Pour the liquid into a sealable glass bottle.
Store the homemade buckwheat milk in the fridge. It stays there for a few days.

Tip: You can process the remaining buckwheat. Spread it out on a plate or cloth and let it dry. If you want, you can mix the dried buckwheat again. You can then use the result as a kind of buckwheat flour in recipes such as buckwheat bread or buckwheat pancakes.

Conclusion: Every milk alternative has different properties. Some are sweeter or nuttier in taste, have a creamier or waterier consistency, are better for coffee or baking, and have different ingredients. Every plant drink has its own advantages and disadvantages. It is not possible to say exactly which milk is the most sustainable. It is important that you pay attention to the country of origin and an organic seal for the raw materials.

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“Lupinenmilch”: Few People Know This Regional Milk Substitute

Plant-based milk substitutes are in vogue, but hardly anyone knows “lupine milk” – although it would be worth it.

Sweet lupins are old cultivated plants that used to be cultivated in the Mediterranean region as a vegetable source of protein for humans and animals. The seeds of the legumes (pulses) contain a large number of essential amino acids, which makes the protein in sweet lupins particularly valuable.

But lupine milk as a milk substitute and other lupine products can hardly be found on the market. Difficult to understand, since sweet lupins are the unknown domestic competition for soybeans – and have quite a bit ahead of them.

What exactly is lupine milk?

Since lupins are legumes, the round, pea-like seeds of the blue flowering lupine are harvested and dried for the lupine milk. To produce the lupine drink, the seeds are soaked in water for eight hours and then finely ground to create a liquid pulp, the lupine mash. This pulp is then pressed out.

The resulting liquid is the protein-rich lupine milk. The milk substitute is then either fermented or flavored, but can also be processed into lupine tofu or other lupine products.

By the way: Strictly speaking, according to EU legislation, the term “lupine milk” should not be used at all, as the term “milk” is reserved for animal milk from cows, sheep, goats or horses. We use the term in this article as most consumers use it in common parlance. The milk substitute is commercially available as a “lupine drink” or “lupine drink”.

Is lupine milk healthy?

Lupine seeds contain over 40 percent protein, more than soybeans. And this contains all the essential amino acids that are also retained in the lupine milk thanks to the very gentle processing.

The milk alternative made from lupins is therefore one of the highest quality sources of protein in a vegan diet. It is also ideal for allergy sufferers as it contains neither gluten nor lactose, milk protein or soy proteins. And also as the only source of protein, it contains little purine. Lupins are therefore also good for people who suffer from gout, for example.

The seeds also contain minerals such as potassium, magnesium, calcium and iron, which are also present in lupine milk.

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Study: Market for Milk Alternatives is Growing Rapidly

Plant-based milk alternatives have been experiencing rapid market growth for several years. According to the market research company Nielsen, plant-based milk from soy, oats, almonds and the like increased by a full 47% between August 2019 and August 2020. It is thus well above the annual growth rates for alternative milk drinks of almost 10% forecast worldwide in 2019.

The proportion of oat milk rose particularly sharply in Germany during this period. According to Nielsen, with 115% it is not only one of the growth winners, but also one of the most popular plant-based milk drinks in Germany. Already more than half (53%) of the total sales in the milk alternatives category in Germany are made with oat milk.

The Society for Consumer Research (GfK) also confirms the “extremely dynamic” growth of milk alternatives. In their monthly report on the GfK household surveys, the market researchers from Nuremberg even describe this market as “crisis-resistant”.

Growth drivers are diverse and sustainable

The reasons for the strong and crisis-independent growth are manifold – just like the consumers themselves: “There are concerns about the ongoing climate change, the knowledge of the influence of one’s own diet, the desire to eat healthier and the horror at the conditions in factory farming several strong reasons. Apart from that, the milk alternatives also taste very delicious,” says Anna-Lena Klapp, an expert on plant-based milk alternatives and editor-in-chief of the plant-based milk report by the international nutrition organization ProVeg.

The environmental and climate balance of alternative products is pleasing. Plant-based milk alternatives are up to 95% better than cow’s milk in terms of greenhouse gas emissions and land and water use. Oat milk is particularly good at this. It also benefits from the short transport routes of the oats, because the grain can be grown well in our latitudes.

State punishes more climate-friendly milk alternatives

Despite the good balance in terms of health, climate, animal welfare and the environment, plant-based milk alternatives are still disadvantaged by politics. They are subject to the increased VAT rate of 19%. Cow’s milk, on the other hand, is only taxed at 7%: an indirect subsidization of a foodstuff that is harmful to the climate and the environment, which was recently criticized by the WBAE, the scientific expert committee of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food, as inappropriate for environmental and climate policy reasons. The committee calls for lower taxation for environmentally and climate-friendly, specifically plant-based foods. Food of animal origin, on the other hand, should no longer be subsidised, but taxed at 19%.

Rapid growth without the dairy industry?

Despite these hurdles, manufacturers of alternative dairy products are expecting rosy times: “Plant drinks currently still have a share of a good 10 percent of the entire milk market in Germany. However, we assume that there will be a drastic change in consumption in the next 10 years and that significantly more plant-based drinks will be consumed than cow’s milk,” says Helge Weitz, DACH manager at Oatly, the market leader for oat milk.

The classic dairy industry is still holding back with its own milk alternatives despite the good market prospects. So far, Alpro has dominated the German market, followed by the food trade with a large number of own brands in second place and the Swedish oat milk manufacturer Oatly in third place in the sales ranking. Although the market leader Alpro, which was taken over by global player Danone in 2017, is experiencing enormous growth, its competitors in the dairy-processing food industry are not following suit with dairy alternatives.

Possible reasons for the reluctance: Dairy companies fear pressure from their suppliers, the dairy farmers, who have been complaining about falling milk prices for decades and are keeping their heads above water, above all, with EU agricultural subsidies. Dairy processing companies themselves also benefit from the low milk prices because they increase the margins of their dairy products.

Consumption of cow’s milk is declining

The sale of both fresh milk and UHT milk is declining in Germany. In the past year alone, sales of fresh milk have fallen by 3.5% and UHT milk by 6%. However, instead of taking up the trend towards promising, climate-friendly and animal-friendly milk alternatives and bringing vegan milk alternatives onto the market, the dairy industry resorts to well-known defense mechanisms.

With the help of an online portal, the dairy industry is planning to regain control of information about cow’s milk and milk-like products. According to the Lebensmittelzeitung, several million euros are currently being collected from those involved in the dairy industry. At the same time, lobbyists from the agricultural and dairy industries in the EU Parliament have achieved that plant-based dairy products can no longer be called plant-based “milk” or vegan “cheese”. What is new is that designations such as “Yoghurt type” or “Butter” alternative are no longer permitted. The argument of the agricultural and dairy industry lobby, which wants to avert unwanted competition with the campaign: Otherwise, consumers would not be able to distinguish plant-based milk alternatives from cow’s milk products.

No customer confuses scouring or coconut milk with cow’s milk

Advocates of a sustainable diet see this argument as a pretense. They argue: Nobody would think of cow’s milk when they saw scouring milk or coconut milk. Jasmijn de Boo, Vice-President of ProVeg, cannot understand the action of the EU Parliament: “It is in direct contradiction to the declared goals of the European Union in the international Green Deal and Farm-to-Fork strategy, the turnaround towards a more sustainable and healthier food system.” Livestock farming is responsible for around 16% of all greenhouse gas emissions generated worldwide. Alternatives to animal products should therefore not be blocked, but encouraged.

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Frothing Almond Milk: This is How It Works

Unlike soy milk, for example, almond milk does not froth well. But with a few tricks or special barista versions, it still works. We will explain to you what is important when it comes to almond milk foam.

Almond milk is particularly popular among allergy sufferers because it is free of lactose, soy protein, milk protein and gluten. However, due to the cultivation of almonds, almond milk is not the most environmentally friendly milk alternative. Because of the taste, many still use almond milk. The problem: it usually doesn’t foam well because it lacks enough fat and protein.

There are now special barista versions of almond milk on the market that are suitable for frothing. We present selected products to you. We will also explain how you can make your own almond milk and how you can use a few ingredients to make it a barista edition.

Froth almond milk – you can do it with special products

In general, normal almond milk is not well suited for “latte-style” coffee: either it cannot be frothed at all or it forms unpleasant flakes in the coffee.

In the meantime, however, the trade has followed suit and offers some barista versions of almond milk that are especially suitable for frothing. However, most of these products contain additives and are not available in organic quality:

For example, there is Joya’s barista almond milk, which contains maltodextrin, the stabilizer gellan and lecithins as well as dipotassium phosphate as an acid regulator.
Alpro also has a barista almond milk in its range, but it also contains other additives: In addition to sugar, fructose, acidity regulators and the stabilizers gellan and guar gum, it also contains flavors.
EcoMil’s barista almond milk is available in organic quality and with higher-quality ingredients: it contains cane sugar, tapioca starch, sunflower oil, pea protein, natural vanilla flavoring and the stabilizer gellan gum.
The fact that Barista almond milk products require so many additives shows that “normal” almond milk is otherwise difficult to froth. With a good milk frother, you can also achieve good results with the spelled-almond drink from Natumi or the almond drink from Alnatura. Both products contain no unnecessary additives and are available in organic quality.

The most important tip: Only cold almond milk can be frothed at all. Almond milk is best straight from the fridge.

Make barista almond milk yourself: recipe ideas

If you want to froth regular almond milk, a few other ingredients can help. As a basic ingredient, you can either use store-bought organic almond milk or make your own almond milk.

To add more proteins and fats to the almond milk and give it more stability, you can try the following ingredients:

About 50 grams of soaked cashew nuts or a heaping tablespoon of cashew butter in one liter of almond milk give the vegan milk alternative more protein and fat. Then, blend the milk in a high-speed blender and strain it through a nut milk bag. Then the almond milk can be foamed a little better.
Alternatively, you can also add vegetable cooking oil. But it takes quite a lot for that – about 90 milliliters of oil to 1 liter of almond milk. Rapeseed oil or sunflower oil are suitable.
To increase the protein content, you can add a tablespoon of protein powder to the almond milk – preferably in addition to the vegetable oil. Pea protein or hemp protein, for example, are recommended.
Additionally, you can add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of guar gum, locust bean gum, or gellan gum to almond milk as a stabilizer. This makes the almond milk creamier and easier to froth.
Tapioca starch, locust bean gum or psyllium husk powder are suitable natural thickeners.
You can also add lecithin to prevent the frothed almond milk from flaking in the coffee. This emulsifier prevents the individual ingredients from separating from each other. In addition to soy lecithin, you can also use sunflower lecithin.
It is also important that the almond milk is as cool as possible before frothing and that you use a good milk frother (e.g. from Memolife**). With the appropriate ingredients such as cashew butter, oil, protein powder and stabilizer, the almond milk should also be frothed with an ordinary mini milk frother.

Alternatively, you can also switch to another plant-based milk as a milk substitute: soy milk and spelled milk are particularly easy to froth. Oat milk is also available in selected barista editions that use few additives.

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Tips on Cleaning Baby Clothes from Breast Milk

Tips for cleaning dirty baby clothes. When a baby’s clothes are affected by breast milk feces and other stains, then they need special cleaning. We clarify the most important questions about getting baby clothes clean again.

Anyone who breastfeeds their child has certainly experienced that when the baby has a bowel movement, something often gets into the baby’s clothes. Then the laundry is difficult to clean again. So these tips will help you.

How do get baby clothes clean again?

All sorts of stains collect on baby clothes and basic equipment. It can sometimes happen that the burp lands on the clothing and the porridge are spat out again. And then there are the little accidents when the bowel movement literally “goes in the pants”. But how do you get this dirt out of baby clothes and which detergent is suitable for baby clothes?

1) Clean baby clothes properly

If the baby’s clothes have become dirty from feces or other stubborn stains, then you should soak the clothes in warm water to pre-treat them. Then add a little Vanish Oxi for whites and let it sit for a while. You may need to give it a quick scrub with a brush. Then wash it with the normal laundry. Then the stubborn stains are gone. The same goes for removing carrot stains or getting rid of spinach stains.

2) Pre-treat baby clothes with gall soap

You can also use classic gall soap to clean baby clothes. To do this, wash them out in warm water and rub the affected areas with gall soap. Then leave it on for 30 minutes and rinse it off. Then wash with the normal laundry.

3) Remove breast milk stains

Breast milk contains protein. Therefore, you should remove stains from breast milk or other milk by soaking the clothes in cold water. On the other hand, hot water causes the milk to coagulate, making stain removal more difficult. You can also do preparatory work here with gall soap.

4) Which detergent to use for baby clothes?

All detergents are suitable for cleaning baby clothes. Parents have to find out for themselves which ones are suitable for their baby and which ones are not. Therefore, many parents prefer organic detergents for baby clothes. Many detergent alternatives are also popular.

5) At what temperature do you clean baby clothes?

Depending on the fabric, you can use different temperatures to clean baby clothes. In general, 30 to 40 degrees are sufficient. So you can wash them with the rest of the family’s laundry. However, if the laundry is affected by dirt from gastrointestinal disease, it is better to wash it separately.

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Milk Alternatives For Coffee Drinkers

Only 15.6% of the coffee drinkers surveyed between the ages of 18 and 64 enjoy their coffee straight, the rest enjoy mixed varieties.

What alternatives to cow’s milk are there?

Not everyone tolerates cow’s milk. Some are vegan. A change in cappuccino would also be a good idea. Here we present some alternatives to milk.

The well-known Italian milk foam is one of them
Developments that have made a certain contribution to changing the coffee market. However, for many, it poses a problem when it comes to drinking their coffee with milk. Many people suffer from lactose intolerance or a milk allergy and for this reason have to avoid many products with milk. In addition, the vegan diet also dispenses with animal cow’s milk. So if you give up milk, have to give up milk or just want a change, you need an alternative for the latte macchiato or cappuccino.

Such alternatives include a wide variety of grain and nut milks. According to the law, however, these may no longer be referred to as milk in the EU for several years. Rather, these are so-called drinks.

Here is an overview of the most well-known milk alternatives

soy milk
rice milk
Almond milk
Rice Almond Milk
oat milk
spelled milk
millet milk
hazelnut milk
cashew milk
coconut milk

The best coffee milk alternative

If you don’t want to do without your coffee with milk despite a milk allergy or vegan diet, there are many choices for your coffee drink in organic markets, health food stores and in some supermarkets. Which milk you choose depends on your personal preferences. A relatively new trend, especially in the vegan world, is hemp milk.

With the right milk substitute products, not only can a delicious taste be conjured up, but also a nice latte art. As the almond rice milk already demonstrates, a mix of several types of milk can also be used for coffee drinks. Thus, the best of taste can be mixed with a good type of milk for milk froth to get the right consistency and aroma.

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Tips for Making the Perfect Milk Froth

Valuable tips for making the perfect milk froth yourself for delicious milk coffee or cappuccino. The choice of the right milk and temperature is crucial, while the methods for frothing milk are versatile.

Tips for making milk foam yourself

Anyone who likes to drink milk coffee or cappuccino knows how important good milk froth is. Because the perfect milk froth rounds off your favorite drink. And really good coffee always tastes best when prepared the Italian way, using frothed milk instead of regular milk. However, good and solid foam can only be achieved if you follow a few rules. Therefore, we have collected the most important tricks for preparing frothed milk. These help you to enjoy a creamy coffee even without a practical fully automatic coffee machine or espresso machine.

Which milk to use for frothing milk?

To froth the milk for a coffee specialty such as cappuccino, latte macchiato, or milk coffee, you should definitely use milk with a fat content of at least 3.5% – no skimmed milk. Protein content of 3.1 – 3.5% is also ideal for making milk froth. Fresh milk from the farmer is best, as it contains even more fat.

Methods for making milk foam

After you have chosen the right milk with your favorite flavor, you can start frothing the milk. Now you have to heat the milk so that the froth stays firm and stable. You will also need various tools, depending on the type of foam preparation you choose. We have an overview of the three most common ways to make milk foam yourself:

Note the temperature of the milk

The milk for milk froth should never be heated above 80 degrees. About 70 degrees is ideal. If the milk and milk froth gets too hot, the milk molecules will be destroyed and the firmness of the milk froth will be reduced dramatically.

1) Use an electric milk frother

An electric milk frother is easy to use, inexpensive and effective. To do this, heat the milk in a saucepan or in the microwave. Then insert the whisk at the end of the frother into the milk and froth it up. This works well with smaller amounts of milk. The SEVERIN milk frother stick is battery-operated and easy to clean, making it a practical help in the kitchen.

2) Make milk froth yourself with a manual frother

You can also froth your milk manually. Use a manual frother for this. Because it’s easy to make milk foam yourself. Consequently, heat milk and put it in the manual device. Then take the lid on which a kind of sieve is attached. Now you can froth the milk with up and down movements and create a perfect milk coffee or cappuccino.

3) Froth milk with induction frother

Another way to conveniently produce delicious milk froth is to use an induction milk frother. This has the advantage that you can heat the milk directly in the vessel. The milk is then frothed automatically.
Make milk froth in a disposable glass

If you don’t have one of these devices at home, you can use a disposable glass. To do this, put the milk in the glass, close it tightly and shake well. Then put the jar in the microwave for about 30 to 45 seconds. The milk should now be a little frothy. Not perfect, but still.

Frequently asked questions and answers

  • What must be considered when frothing milk?
    The fat content, which should be at least 3.5%, is important in the preparation. And the protein content should ideally be between 3.1 and 3.5%. It is also important to heat the milk a little beforehand so that it remains firm and stable.
  • Which milk is suitable for making milk froth?
    Milk froth works best with (lactose-free) cow’s milk, oat milk, or soy milk. You can also use goat milk or hazelnut milk. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work with coconut, almond, or rice milk.
  • How can you make milk foam yourself?
    To prepare the frothed milk, use an electric or manual milk frother. In addition, an induction frother is very helpful for making milk froth yourself.
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Coconut Milk: Healthy Nutritional Values or Exotic Climate Killer?

Coconut milk has become indispensable as a vegan alternative to cream or for Asian cuisine. But is she healthy? We reveal more about their nutritional values – and the climate balance.

Coconut milk is a popular ingredient in Asian recipes such as curries or soups. Due to the high fat content of the “milk”, coconut milk is an excellent vegan substitute for cream or crème fraîche. However, it is not much healthier – and cultivation and transport are also ecologically questionable.

Coconut milk nutritional values: high in fat and calories

If you only look at the nutritional values of coconut milk, it is no healthier than cream made from cow’s milk. That’s because it’s high in saturated fat, which is considered to be rather unhealthy.

A comparison of the nutritional values of 100 grams of coconut milk and cream (30 percent fat):

Calories: 230 grams (cream: 280 grams)
Fat: 24 grams (cream: 30 grams)
of which saturated fat: 21 grams (cream: 18 grams)
Carbohydrates: 6 grams (cream: 3 grams)
of which sugar: 3 grams (cream: 3 grams)
Egg white: 2 grams (cream: 2 grams)
Fiber: 2 grams (cream: 0 grams)
Coconut milk is particularly rich in biotin. It is important for enzyme synthesis and metabolism. The potassium content is also not to be scoffed at: With 379 milligrams per 100 grams, you can cover a good ten percent of your daily potassium requirement.

Coconut milk also contains the following minerals: calcium, magnesium, sodium and phosphorus.

Coconut milk also contains, among other things:

vitamin C
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B1

Not so healthy: Coconut milk and saturated fat

Coconut milk has a little less calories and fat than 30 percent cream. The components of carbohydrates, protein and fiber, on the other hand, make little difference. But what makes coconut milk less healthy is the type of fat it contains: saturated fat. Not all of the fats contained in the cream are saturated, but in coconut milk they are.

Since saturated fats are considered unhealthy according to many studies, the World Health Organization recommends consuming these fats in moderation.

Coconut Milk Cultivation and Transport: Concerns for the Environment

According to the Okotest, every second coconut product contains harmful substances such as mineral oil, plasticizers or chlorate. In addition, coconut products have a very bad CO2 balance due to the long transport routes. And that’s not all: the growing conditions for coconuts are more than critical because they are being grown on more and more land, with more fertilizer and increasingly in monocultures. This effect is intensified by the fact that the coconut palm grows quite slowly and is not very productive.

It is interesting, however, that coconut milk has a better overall CO2 balance than animal cream. 100 grams of coconut milk emits 0.05 kilos of CO2, and 0.43 kilos for cream.

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Cappuccino, Latte Macchiato And Milk Coffee: What’s the Difference?

Do you know the difference between a cappuccino, a latte macchiato and a milk coffee? The ingredients for the coffee specialties are almost identical, but there are significant differences in taste and appearance.

What is a cappuccino?

Visually, the three coffee specialties are usually very easy to tell apart. The cappuccino is preferably served in a very bulbous cup. The latte macchiato in a tall glass and the milk coffee in a large coffee cup.

The cappuccino consists of about 1/3 espresso, which comes first in the cappuccino cup, and 2/3 slightly frothed, creamy, warm milk. This order allows the crema from the espresso to settle on the milk froth. This creates the characteristic appearance and the basis for a special latte art, in which beautiful motifs are created through the skilful interplay of crema and milk foam.

What is a latte macchiato?

The latte macchiato is known for its three layers, which naturally come into their own in the glass. For this, the milk is frothed strongly until a solid milk froth is formed. A little firmer than a cappuccino. Now this is poured into the glass and set aside to prepare the espresso. When this is ready, pour it very carefully and slowly through the layer of milk foam – if possible in a thin stream at one point so that the milk foam remains. The three great layers are due to the fact that the milk froth contains a lot of air and therefore stays on top. The espresso settles above the milk thanks to the higher temperature and density. Et Voila!

What is a latte?

Unlike the other two coffee specialties, the latte is not made with espresso, but with coffee. The mixing ratio is around 50:50 and consists of equal parts coffee and warmed milk.

What is a latte?

Unlike the other two coffee specialties, the latte is not made with espresso, but with coffee. The mixing ratio is around 50:50 and consists of equal parts coffee and warmed milk.

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