Bovine Milk Vs Plant-based Beverages: Nutrient Composition and Fortification

Milk has been considered a completely natural food with an excellent nutrient profile without any anti-nutrients. Various health issues like lactose intolerance, cow milk protein allergy and high cholesterol/fat are some of the possible reasons for the increased consump­tion of plant-based milk analogues. Several new plant-based beverages are being marketed as milk alternatives. In this study, we compare the nutritional contents of plant-based beverages (PBBs) and bovine milk to determine whether the nutritious content of the fortified PBBs is comparable to bovine milk. The detailed nutritional breakdown and associated adverse effects of consuming these plant-based beverages have been covered in detail, which might aid customers in making an educated choice. Ultimately, the awareness of consumers will decide the priority of food they want to consume.