How heat treatment affects a milk alternative made from rice and coconut water
This beverage with 5% rice flour in coconut water (left) became slightly darker and stickier after being treated with heat (right). Credit: Diana C. Castro-Rodríguez Whether they’re made from soybeans, almonds, oats, or just sourced straight from the cow, milk products must go through heat treatment to prevent harmful bacterial growth and keep them safe.
Michele Coby
August 1, 2023