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Contributed by: Hannah Barrett With the cost-of-living crisis stretching our money to its limit, it can be difficult to keep up with the purchase of fresh food and plant milk. The average shelf-life of plant-based milk is only 7-10 days,...

Plant milk is an awful lot better than dairy You probably already knew that plant milk is way more sustainable than dairy, so as a society we are heading in the right direction. But hold up, there’s one better you...

Why do oat milks contain oil? Most brands of oat milk sold in the UK contain vegetable oils and these are primarily added to give oat milk a creamy, rich texture. Creamier variants like Oatly Whole typically contain the most...

Why make oat milk at home? No additives – big brand oat milks nearly always contain additives of some sort. These can include unhealthy highly refined oils, thickening agents etc. With DIY oat milk, you are in control! Environment – DIY...

Is oat milk typically gluten free? Oats do not naturally contain gluten, HOWEVER, they are commonly grown and processed alongside gluten containing cereals and as such cannot always be classified as gluten free. If the oats used to make an...

What is gluten? Gluten is a protein most commonly found in cereals including wheat, rye and barley. It's a common allergen which can cause an autoimmune response and mild to severe digestive symptoms. Intolerance to gluten is prevalent in the...