Ars TechnicaSep 27, 2023

Big Dairy still sour over plant-based “milk” labels, tries to outlaw them

The FDA previously found that no one is confused about where almond milk comes from.

https://arstechnica.com/health/2023/09/big-dairy-still-sour-over-plant-based-milk-labels-tries-to-outlaw-them/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

The dairy industry is trying to outlaw plant-based “milk” labels—again

The FDA previously found that no one is confused about where almond milk comes from.

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Show threadƧƿѦςɛ♏ѦਹѤʞ
@arstechnica If it ain't milk then don't call it milk.
#milk #fakemilk #mockmilk
Sep 27, 2023 at 11:44pmWeb
Show threadLee 🌏Sep 28, 2023
@spacemagick @arstechnica
Unless it is, of course, just like (cows) milk and can be consumed just like milk.
Show threadblaue_FledermausSep 28, 2023
@spacemagick
People use "milk" for any kind of white-ish liquid. A long time, if ever, it's not exclusive to what comes from teats.
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Show threadƧƿѦςɛ♏ѦਹѤʞSep 28, 2023
@blaue_Fledermaus @arstechnica
Indeed. I didn't mean to imply that I had a problem with its colloquial usage!
#milk