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Almond milk
File:Raw almond milk.jpg|thumb|A bottle of raw almond milk.
Almond milk is a milky drink made from ground almonds. Unlike animal milk, almond milk contains no cholesterol or lactose. It can be used as a substitute for animal milk in many recipes, and is also completely vegan. Commercial almond milk products such as brand ''Almond Breeze'', come in plain, vanilla, or chocolate flavors. They are often enriched with vitamins. It can also be made at home by combining ground almonds with water in a blender (device)|blender. Vanilla flavoring and sweeteners are often added. However, users should be cautious not to use bitter almonds, since the combination of bitter almonds and water releases Hydrogen Cyanide|cyanide[ Regular, unsweetened almond milk can replace dairy milk in most recipes.
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Health
Almond milk is promoted as a healthy alternative to cow's milk for reasons including:
- It lacks casein
- It is safe for people with lactose intolerance or milk allergy
- Contains far less saturated fat than cow's milk.
Almond milk is also promoted as an alternative to soy milk for those with soy allergies, or those who wish to avoid soy due to its estrogenic properties.
History
In the Middle Ages, almond milk was known in both the Islamic world and Christendom, where its vegetable composition — being a nut that is the seed of a fruit of a plant — made it suitable for consumption during Lent. Almond milk was also a staple of medieval kitchens because cow's milk would not keep for long without spoiling, and would usually be turned into butter or cheese immediately.
Historically, almond milk was also called '''amygdalate'''. It was consumed over a region stretching from the Iberian Peninsula to East Asia.
The ''Viandier'', a 14th-century recipe collection, contains a recipe for almond milk and recommends its use as a substitute for animal milk during Fasting|fast days
See also
- Almond_tea|Xing ren cha
- Oat milk
- Peanut milk
- Plant milks
- Rice milk
- Soy milk
External links
- Almond Milk recipe from the ''Viandier'' by Taillevent
- Almond History
Category:Almonds
Category:Milk substitutes
Category:Medieval cuisine
Category:Vegan cuisine
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