Pea milk

Pea milk
Food energy
(per serving)
70 kcal (293 kJ)
Nutritional value
(per serving)
Protein8 g
Fat4.5 g
Carbohydrate0 g

Pea milk (also known as pea protein beverage) is a type of plant milk. It is made using pea protein extracted from yellow peas,[1] usually in combination with water, sunflower oil, micronutrients added for food fortification, thickeners, and phosphates. Commercial pea milk typically comes in sweetened, unsweetened, vanilla and chocolate flavors.[2] It is marketed as a more environmentally-friendly alternative to almond milk and a non-GMO alternative to soy milk.[3] It is a suitable product for people with soy allergies.[4]

Like other plant milks, pea milk is perceived to be environmentally sustainable and requires less water than the production of dairy milk.[5] There is currently limited information on the total carbon emissions and water consumption of producing ready-to-drink pea milk.[6] Plain pea milk is described to have an off-white colour,[7] a creamy texture,[5] and a thick consistency.[8] Unsweetened pea milk in particular is noted for having a savoury, "pea-like" flavour.[8][9]

  1. ^ Judkis, Maura (21 September 2017). "Get ready for pea milk. It doesn't taste like peas and it's not even green". Washington Post. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
  2. ^ Zimberoff, Larissa (20 April 2016). "Are you prepared to drink pea milk?". Mashable. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
  3. ^ Peters, Adele (18 April 2016). "This Pea-Based Milk Is Healthier Than Almond Milk, And Actually Tastes Almost Like Milk". Fast Company. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
  4. ^ "4 Pea Milk Brands & Products That Are Creamy & Rich - 2020". Thrive Cuisine. 2018-10-31. Retrieved 2020-05-26.
  5. ^ a b "How does pea milk compare to other plant-based dairy alternatives?". Evening Standard. 2019-05-23. Retrieved 2020-05-18.
  6. ^ Youn, Soo (2016-05-25). "Drink pea milk and save the world: but what if the peas are shipped from France?". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2020-05-13.
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  8. ^ a b Schmalbruch, Sarah (2016-08-19). "We tried a new dairy-free milk made from peas -- here's the verdict". Business Insider Australia. Retrieved 2020-05-13.
  9. ^ "Dailybreak". www.dailybreak.com. Retrieved 2020-05-18.