Sugar cane milk may be the next plant-based milk to hit the market. And it might even be good for you

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Consumers looking for plant-based options already have an abundance of choices, from oat, almond, soy, and rice, to even macadamia milk. So, what does sugar cane milk have to offer?

abc.net.au/news/sugar-cane-milk-may-be-plant-based-alternative-to-dairy-startups/102810124Consumers looking for plant-based options to dairy milk have an abundance of choice available from oat, almond, soy and rice to even macadamia milk.

And while the research is continuing, he's confident it's now at the critical stage where it could be successful.Professor Turner said the product would provide an excellent source of protein due to its similarity to animal proteins, including cow milk or eggs. Cow protein, or casein, is a high-quality protein that contains all essential amino acids and is highly bioavailable.The product is set to be manufactured through a world-leading Future Foods BioHub in Mackay in collaboration with the Queensland government and Asia-Pacific fermentation company Cauldron.

"We're hoping it will take some of the fluctuations out of [sugar] pricing and it will ensure the continued use of sugar going forward in a volatile nutritional market.Will it grow farmers' wallets? He said selling products in Australia rather than exporting would reduce international transport costs for growers.President of Canegrowers Mackay Kevin Borg said the cane industry was in the box seat for this new technology and he saw a strong appetite from consumers.

 

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