Comparison of the Nutritional Value of Cow’s Milk and Plant-Based Milks

Malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies are observed among people in many developing countries. The high cost of cow's milk and poverty make it difficult for people to access nutritious food. For this reason, low-cost foods that can be an alternative to cow's milk are important. In addition, the fact that cow's milk causes lactose intolerance, high cholesterol, constipation and bloating in some individuals has led people to other alternatives. Apart from these, alternatives for vegan individuals have begun to be considered. All these reasons have increased the demand for alternative milk of plant origin worldwide. Plant-based milks have been the subject of research with different names in the literature. For example: vegetable milk, non-dairy milk, imitation milk, dairy substitute. This review is focused on comparing nutrient composition of cow's milk and plant-based milk alternatives.

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Cow, Plant-based milk, Vegetable milk Non-dairy milk,

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