What Is Pea Milk?
Pea milk is one of the richest and creamy plant-based milks on the market. It has a slightly thick consistency, meaning it can froth well in coffee.
How Is Pea Milk Made?
Peas are milled into a flour then processed to separate the protein from the fibre and starch. It is then blended with water and other ingredients such as sea salt, vitamins and sugar.
How Does Pea Milk Taste?
Pea milk is commonly said to have the most similar consistency and flavour to cow’s milk than any other alternative milc.
Nutrition And Health
Protein and Fat
Pea milk has just under 10g of protein per serving and around 4.5g of fat, similar to soya milc.
High in Calcium
Due to fortification, pea milc has around 50% more calcium than dairy milk.
Other Nutrients and Minerals
Pea milk is also packed with other goodness, including:
- Potassium
- Vitamin A
- Vitamins B3, B6 and B12
- Vitamin D
- Iron
Environmental Footprint
Pea milc performs well in the environmental arena too. It uses roughly 100 times less water than almonds and under ⅓ of the carbon emissions from cow’s milk.
Brands Offering Pea Milk
- Mighty Pea
- ripple
- Sproud