A 2016 systematic review and meta analysis found oat beta gluten could have a lowering effect on ‘bad’ cholesterol and could be a tool in reducing cardiovascular disease. Add to cereal for a sweet tasting breakfast or make a latte or hot chocolate using this hazelnut drink. The nutty flavour really adds an extra dimension to your favourite hot drinks.

READ NEXT: The best vegan protein powders How to choose the best milk alternative for you How many milk alternatives are there? Whilst the dairy alternatives range won’t be continuing, we will continue to explore the use of dairy alternatives as ingredients,” said the spokeswoman. “In fact, we are already working on some tasty new recipes which include dairy alternative ingredients.” It’s the only milk alternative we looked at that either has similar (Unsweetened) or more saturated fat (Original) than dairy milk. Innocent is not just about fruit smoothies, the brand offers a range of vegan milks including hazelnut.

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However, when it comes to a good cuppa - and I am a bit of a tea pot - some vegan milks were better than others. The pesticides, harsh conditions and exposure to disease leads to large numbers of bees dying – US commercial beekeepers now expect to lose 30% of their colony to almond production each year. But European (mainly Spanish) orchards are generally less intensive and use indigenous bee populations.

Summary: Similar nutritionally to soya milk and a protein-rich dairy milk substitute. The brand we looked at is fortified with more calcium than dairy milk. Potato milk If you haven’t seen Oatly’s advertising by now then it might be time for an eye test. The Swedish dairy-free giant is everywhere, from bus stops to billboards and gigantic wall murals. It’s popular too, and for good reason. Oatly’s drinks provide a healthy, well-balanced alternative to cow’s milk and use only a handful of natural ingredients. Typically, the quantity of almonds found in almond milk is very low – the brand we looked at had only 2% almonds. The largest ingredient is water.

The first question anyone asks when you mention the words ‘chocolate’, ‘avocado’ and ‘mousse’ in the same sentence is ‘can you taste the avocado?” I hear you! But can you? I mean… that’s quite a lot of avocado in there… Coconut milk can’t be directly compared here as Poore and Nemecek didn’t assess it in their study. However, coconut milk would likely do pretty well on some measures as coconut trees require very little water and don’t take up much land. Oats make up 10% of Oatly’s milk which is mixed with water. The next largest ingredient is rapeseed oil. If you do choose coconut milk, looking for Fairtrade certification will help to protect poor coconut farmers from low and volatile prices. Price remains an issue for consumers, with dairy alternatives typically remaining at a higher price point than milk.

Alpro's cashew nut drink contained 3% cashews. The largest ingredient is water. Sugar is the third ingredient - an unsweetened version isn't available with Alpro although Plenish and Rude Health's cashew nut milks are unsweetened (but unfortified). According to an Innocent spokeswoman, the range “had a loyal customer base”, but “didn’t see the success we had hoped for”.Summary: Environmentally, it’s not always the best choice. Choosing organic may limit the damage to bees caused by pesticides (but will then not be fortified). Is almond milk good for you? Summary: A good option as long as the soybeans have not come from areas with deforestation concerns. Is soya milk good for you? Whilst the dairy alternatives range won’t be continuing, we will continue to explore the use of dairy alternatives as ingredients in our products.” Some brands also offer semi-skimmed and whole versions, unsweetened and sweetened and 'barista' style drinks so you can create your favourite coffee at home. This week, Nurture Brands MD Adam Draper told The Grocer he expected “significantly less brands on the shelf” in the dairy-free aisles over the next few years, as own label “dominates category growth”.