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Almond milk might not be as ‘planet-friendly’ as you think, expert sparks fiery debate
Next time you’re thinking about ordering an almond latte, it might be worth considering how eco-friendly that particular plant-based choice really is.
Key points:
- A single almond needs about 12 litres of water to grow
- Australia is the second biggest exporter of almonds in the world after the US
- Cow’s milk has more nutritional value than almond milk
University of Sydney associate professor Alana Mann has nutted out the implications of “planet-friendly” foods in her book, Food in a Changing Climate.
She said consumers should be looking beyond the hype of almond milk and taking into account the environmental, social and economic impacts of growing the nut in the Australian climate.
Her research within the Sydney Environment Institute, at UoS,…
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