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SACN and COT Assessment of the Health Benefits and Risks of Consuming Plant-Based Drinks: Summary
SACN and COT noted that, based on the data available at the time of publication of the report, no almond, oat or soya drink available in the UK is nutritionally equivalent to cows’ milk.
The most appropriate alternative to cows’ milk varies by age group and people’s wider dietary intakes and health concerns.
There are potential nutritional and toxicological concerns related to plant-based drinks, and these particularly apply to children aged 1 to 5 years, especially those who are following a vegan diet.
Visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/plant-based-drinks-health-benefits-and-risks/sacn-and-cot-assessment-of-the-health-benefits-and-risks-of-consuming-plant-based-drinks-summary#:~:text=fortified%20and%20unsweetened%20(without%20free,acceptable%20alternative%20to%20cows’%20milk
