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Nut/Seed Milk
Nut and seed milks are plant-based beverages made by blending nuts or seeds with water and straining the mixture. Their nutrition varies widely depending on the source ingredient and whether the product is fortified or sweetened.
Beneficial properties
dairy-free alternative
lactose-free
often fortified
plant-based
versatile ingredient
Nutritional highlights
Nut and seed milks may provide unsaturated fats and small amounts of protein, and many commercial varieties are fortified with calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12.