What defines milk? Does it need to come from something that lactates? Does it need to be white? Does it even matter how we define milk? Despite cultures from across the globe labeling the juice from almonds and soybeans as milk, the US Food and Drug Administration is trying to figure out if that ‘juice’ can be defined as milk because big dairy companies are upset that nondairy beverages such as soy milk or almond milk are put under the same umbrella as cow milk. While the whole story sounds a bit strange, the FDA’s definition of milk matters. Here’s why.
The FDA is trying to figure out whether juice from nuts can be labeled as milk
More of Today's Solutions
These 3 strategies will help you train your mind to be more positive
When something goes wrong at work, it’s normal to take that negative experience and hold onto it for the rest of the day— or ...
Read MoreGermany is turning 62 Cold War military bases into sanctuaries for wildlife
Wildlife in Germany will get a quarter more land to roam over, as the country’s government has decided to turn 62 unused military bases ...
Read MoreDon’t feed bread to ducks! Here’s what to serve instead
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM When venturing out into the Great Outdoors, it’s important never to feed the wildlife because they can become ...
Read MoreAttention lazy gardeners! Why doing less can boost butterfly populations in y...
A recent scientific study published in the journal Science of the Total Environment demonstrates that a small change in lawn maintenance habits can have ...
Read More
