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While cow’s milk is a popular choice for many, some people can’t or choose not to drink milk due to personal preferences, dietary restrictions, allergies, or intolerances. Thankfully, there are so many non-dairy options in the market today, including soy, coconut, nuts, oat, rice, hemp, quinoa, etc. Unfortunately, this area currently has no adopted enforceable standards, so unfounded claims on the product labels can mislead the public. Some do not meet the FDA’s definition of a dairy product because they do not have the unique attributes and nutritional values provided by dairy. All that is about to change: FDA recently released draft guidelines on labeling plant-based milk items. Check it out.
FDA releases draft guidance on how plant-based milk items should be labeled
by Jacqueline Howard
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