Don’t Stay Bloaty, Switch to Millet: How Next-Gen Plant Milk is Upgrading the Dairy-Free Market

Don't Stay Bloaty, Drink Oatey: How Oatey's Millet Milk is Upgrading the Plant-Based Market

Learn how Oatey is using the ancient power of millets to deliver a dairy-free, sustainable, and highly nutritious alternative to traditional plant-based milks.

Over recent years, health-conscious consumers globally have been drastically shifting toward plant-based diets to combat lactose intolerance and promote environmental sustainability. Even though almond and oat milk have taken center stage, another local and ancient grain is taking center stage: millet.

Millet as the Traditional Powerhouse

Millet is an ancient variety of cereals that have been cultivated in India for 5,000 years. In recent years it has transformed into a functional beverage and acts as a nutritional powerhouse. A standard serving is naturally enriched with:

• Dietary fiber: 8-12 g/100g

• Protein: 7-11%

• Micronutrients: Iron (3-9 mg/100g) and Calcium (20-300 mg/100g)

• Essential Minerals: Including Zinc and Magnesium

Millet Milk as a Healthy Alternative

There are several health benefits associated with these highly nutritious millets:

• They reduce the probability of contracting diabetes due to their high levels of magnesium content compared to rice and wheat.

• They are more nutritious than rice and wheat in terms of proteins, fibers, and iron contents.

• They also act as starchy grains with high levels of carbohydrates.

A comparative study on several millet flours reveals that these grains are very nutritious future crops which will be very helpful in preventing malnutrition. As a result of the comparative analysis of seven kinds of millet, it was revealed that all of them are very strong in certain fields of nutrition.

• Bajra (Pearl Millet) is characterized by high contents of energy, fat, fiber, iron, cobalt, as well as vitamins B2 and B6.

• Foxtail millet is characterized by high contents of protein, copper, and vitamins B1 and B5.

• Sorghum is very rich in carbohydrates and vitamin B9, Ragi (Finger Millet) is very rich in calcium.

• Little millet is very rich in vitamin B7.

• Barnyard millet is characterized by very high contents of chromium and vitamin B3.

Millet milk is a direct solution for diseases associated with the current lifestyle:

• The low glycemic index of millet milk ensures proper stabilization of blood glucose levels.

• Its high-fiber content supports heart health by lowering the levels of LDL cholesterol.

• It is packed with bioactive molecules such as polyphenols and antioxidants which safeguard cells from oxidative stress and are also endowed with anti-inflammatory properties.

Furthermore, not only do millets benefit our health but they are also a more sustainable alternative. Millets are incredibly resilient and need 70% less water as compared to rice. They can also be grown in degraded and rain-fed soils. Thus, millet milk is a much more environmentally friendly choice as compared to almond and soy milk.

Tradition Meets Modern Nutritional Needs

It is precisely for this reason why Oatey has made use of this age-old grain. Millet milk drinks have been developed by the company as a healthy, plant-based substitute to regular cow milk drinks due to the increasing consumer demands for minimally processed, free from allergies, and ecologically sustainable food products.

The high-quality formulation of the products, including the Millet Classic and traditional Kesar Badam Millet, uses the nutritional values of Indian millets in their milk drink products. Enriched with vitamins and calcium, along with MCT oil, Oatey provides a sustainable dairy-free alternative for the consumers that truly does it all.

All references:

• Millet-based probiotic beverages: Nutritional profile, fermentation strategies, functional properties, and future prospects

• Fermented millets: Enhancing nutrition, gut health, and sustainable food systems

• (PDF) An overview of millets-the nutri-cereals: Its nutritional profile, potential health benefits and sustainable cultivation approach

• Plant-based milk alternatives with a focus on millet milk for nutrition, health, and sustainability | Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture | Springer Nature Link

• Comparative Study on Nutrition Properties of Different Types of Millet Powder

FAQs

Q: Why choose millet milk over almond or oat?

A: It is a nutritional improvement! Millet milk provides a higher amount of protein, fiber, and iron. Also, millet milk is highly sustainable, using only 70% of water in its growing process.

Q: Is millet milk suitable for people suffering from diabetes?

A: Yes. Due to low glycemic index and high magnesium content, millets help maintain blood sugar levels.

Q: Am I going to feel bloated after consumption?

A: No. "Don't stay bloaty, drink Oatey." Millet milk is 100% dairy free, lactose free and enriched with gut-friendly fiber.

Q: What flavors are available for Oatey?

A: We provide the classic flavor of the millet and also cultural Kesar Badam Millet flavor. Both contain added calcium and vitamins.

Q: Can I consume it just like regular milk?

A: Of course! It has a naturally creamy and thick consistency making it a perfect substitute for any beverage you have daily.