Almond Milk vs Dairy Milk: What's the Difference?

If you're deciding between almond milk and dairy milk, the choice usually comes down to three things: how each one is made, what's actually in it, and how your body handles it.

How almond milk is made

Almond milk is made by blending almonds with water and straining out the pulp. At Nut Just Milk, that's essentially the recipe — almonds, water and a pinch of Himalayan salt, pressed fresh with no preservatives or added stabilisers. Dairy milk comes straight from cows and naturally contains lactose, a milk sugar that a large share of adults find hard to digest.

Lactose-free and plant-based

Almond milk contains no lactose and no dairy proteins, which makes it a simple swap for anyone who is lactose intolerant, has a dairy allergy, or is eating plant-based. It's also naturally cholesterol-free, since cholesterol only occurs in animal products.

Taste and texture

Fresh almond milk has a lighter, nuttier taste than dairy milk and a slightly thinner texture unless it's blended with something like dates. Almond Milk Naturally Sweetened with Dates is a good middle ground — creamy and mildly sweet, with no refined sugar.

Which one should you choose?

Neither is universally "better" — it depends on what you're looking for. If you want a dairy-free milk that's pressed fresh with nothing artificial added, almond milk is worth trying. Shop the full range of fresh nut milk online, delivered across Mumbai.

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