The Environmental Cost of Dairy-Free Plant-based alternatives are regularly assigned the title of 'milk' by suppliers and consumers, but are government bodies correct in ruling that they now be named 'drink' rather than 'milk' You've probably heard of almond milk as an alternative 'milk' Almond milk has sparked debate due to its popularity as a plant-based alternative, but concerns about its water-intensive production and environmental impact have fueled the fuss. ? , What’s in a name? Survey explores consumers’ comprehension of milk and non-dairy alternatives. Food Insight. Accessed 10th October 2018. but did you know that it's now legally required to be labeled as a drink rather than milk? This is because, technically, countries like the U.S.A. have a legal definition of milk, which is defined as something that comes from a mammary gland. Soy, Almond, Coconut: If it’s not from a cow, can you...