Plant-based milks and drinks

Plant-based milks and drinks, available in dairy-free and lactose-free versions, made from Hungarian rice

Drinks that can be incorporated into a dairy-free, lactose-free or vegan diet as an alternative to cow’s milk. They may be made from rice, oats, almonds, coconut or other plant-based ingredients, which is why their taste, texture and uses differ from those of traditional milk.

In this category, you’ll mainly find plant-based drinks that can be enjoyed chilled, either on their own, as a mid-morning or afternoon snack, around training time, whilst travelling, or simply as a light refreshment.

When can a plant-based drink be beneficial?

• In the case of lactose intolerance: Plant-based drinks do not contain lactose, so they can be used as a dairy-free alternative.
• When avoiding milk protein: They are made without cow’s milk protein, so they have a different composition to traditional milk.
• In a vegan diet: They provide a plant-based alternative to animal-derived milk.
• For those following a special diet: They are well suited to dairy-free, lactose-free, vegan or gluten-free dietary requirements.
• As a light herbal drink: Many plant-based drinks have a milder, less full-bodied flavour than cow’s milk.
• For a fruity flavour profile: Flavoured rice drinks offer a more refreshing, fruitier alternative to classic milk-based drinks.

Rice drinks and fruity plant-based drinks

Rice-based drinks naturally have a smooth, slightly sweet flavour. Fruity rice drinks complement this rice base with fruit purée and more refreshing flavours, which is why they are particularly good when served chilled.

What should you choose to go with it?

They go well with dairy-free breakfasts, mid-morning snacks and gluten-free ingredients, such as Hungarian gluten-free rice- and millet-based products. Rice, rice flour, millet and millet flour fit well into diets where gluten-free ingredients and plant-based foods play an important role.

For sweeter, fruitier breakfasts, snacks and dairy-free desserts, the plain dried fruit give it a natural fruity flavour. If you want to eat more fibre, the Apple fibre and the Apple Pectin with Inulin It can be used as a separate supplement.