Development of Plant-Based Milk Analogues as Alternatives to Cow Milk: Current Status and Future Prospects

Abstract

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are increasingly becoming interested in health and environmental issues. Therefore, the sale of vegan or vegetarian products has been increasing over the last few years, as well as interest in non-dairy plant-based milk that can replace cow's milk. Furthermore, the global food industry has developed an interest in such products, considering the recent changes in consumer trends. In Korea, various products are being launched annually due to the increasing interest in non-dairy plant-based milk. However, research with regard to the quality and type of products produced in Korea is still at the preliminary stage when compared to those in the United States and Europe. Therefore, the present review has summarized non-dairy plant-based milk analogues based on the following key aspects. First, the types of non-dairy plant-based milk analogues and their production technologies (in the order of almond milk > cocoa milk > coconut milk > hemp milk > kidney bean milk > oat milk > peanut milk > rice milk, and soy milk). Second, the current status and future prospects for non-dairy plant-based milk analogues. Third, recent trends and future challenges associated with the production and quality improvement of non-dairy plant-based milk analogues. Fourth, the current status and outlook of the non-dairy plant-based milk analogue market in Korea. In conclusion, the present review could provide the food industry with valuable information regarding non-dairy plant-based milk analogues to facilitate the development of related products. Data were obtained from previously published studies. Keywords milk analogues, cow's milk, plant-based milk, bioactive ingredients, functional properties 서 론 전 세계적으로 우유 및 유제품의 소비 패턴이 급격히 증가하고 있으며 미래에도 꾸준히 증가하는 방향으로 이동할 것으로 예상하고 있다[1]. 우유는 일반적으로 대다수의 인구가 소비하며 지방, 단백 질 및 탄수화물과 같은 주요 영양소를 제공하는 건강에 좋은 완전 식품으로 잘 알려져 있다[1,2]. REVIEW