Almond milk feels like a new thing, but it’s actually pretty old. In fact, it’s even mentioned in most medieval cookbooks—that’s how old it is.
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According to A Dollop of History, there are a few reasons behind almond milk’s ancient popularity. One such reason is that pasteurization hadn’t been invented yet, so cow’s milk wasn’t that safe (raw milk can carry harmful bacteria, like E.Coli and listeria). Instead, people turned to almond milk. And today, centuries after the Middle Ages, people are still turning to almond milk. And oat milk. And coconut milk—the list goes on.
Today, many consumers have also ditched cow’s milk for health reasons (read more on that here), but they’re concerned about the environment and animal welfare, too. And now, there are numerous brands ready to cater to demand by making milk alternatives. The market is…