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Now You Can Make Non-Dairy Milk Quickly & Easily

by: RussellEaton
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There is a growing trend to consume less dairy milk as more people are discovering the benefits of non-dairy milk. Many stores and supermarkets are now selling soy (soya) milk, rice milk and even almond milk. People find that switching to non-dairy milk is better for health in two principal ways:

(i) You avoid the harmful aspects of dairy milk (too numerous to mention here). And (ii) you greatly benefit from the delicious and super-nutritious nature of non-dairy milk.

When it comes to non-dairy milk don't just think 'soy milk'. There are so many kinds of non-dairy milk that offer a great variety of absolutely delicious flavours. For example, the cool, creamy nutty flavours nut milks are truly mouth-watering. Then you have the exotic and delicious flavours of seed-based milks such as sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds. As soon as you start using non-dairy milk and experience the sheer pleasure of the taste and nutrition, you will not want to go back to cow's milk.

Many people think that making non-dairy milk is complicated and requires special milk-making equipment. But in fact, a new and easy method makes it quick and simple to make non-dairy milk whenever you like.

The belief that special milk-making equipment is required has been generated by the marketing of soy milk-making machines. The machines are said to make soy milk 'automatically' by simply putting the ingredients into the machine. Then when you come back later and your milk is ready.

In fact, by using a milk-making machine the job of making milk becomes more time-consuming and the result is less satisfactory. Here are the main disadvantages of using a milk-making machine:

More work: the same preparatory work applies, whether or not using a special milk-maker. With a milk-making appliance you have the additional burden of having to take apart and thoroughly clean all the components afterwards.

A milk-making machine is less effective at squeezing out all the milk (this is done much more effectively and quickly using a simple strainer). With a milk-maker you are generally left with soggy residue that has not been fully squeezed out.

Most milk recipes cannot be made using a milk-making machine, and very often a blender is much more effective than the limited mixing capability of a milk-making machine.

The okara (left-over residue) tends to end up being too soggy when using a milk-making machine. This makes the okara more difficult to keep or freeze for future use with savoury dishes.

If adding condiments such as vanilla extract, maple syrup, etc. you cannot check the taste of the mixture while you are making it in the machine.

The biggest drawback of a milk-maker is that you cannot control the boiling temperature or indeed any part of the milk-making process. As a consequence, the nutritional value of the milk can be affected more than necessary. Many vitamins, health-promoting enzymes, and oils are easily destroyed with heat. The consequence of using a milk-maker is milk with poor nutritional value compared to making milk without such a machine.

If you wish, you can simply buy non-dairy milk sold commercially from a retailer (many supermarkets sell soybean and rice milk). Unfortunately, you are likely to have a limited choice. Also, buying non-dairy milk for the whole family can be quite expensive. It is much cheaper to make your own milk. Furthermore, some commercial non-dairy milks are high in added sugars and may have other additives.

Once you start making your own milk most people never go back to buying any kind of milk, dairy or non-dairy. As soon as you see how home-made milk is so tasty and nutritious, and as soon as you realize how quick and easy it is to make you will never want to go back to buying commercial milk.

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Using a new and unique method, you can now make your own milk in just a few minutes, using ingredients that can easily be kept at home. For other fascinating information about milk see www.about-milk.info.

Now You Can Make Non-Dairy Milk Quickly & Easily

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