A concise review of millet milk development.

Area of Science:

• Food Science
• Nutritional Science
• Agricultural Science

Background:

• Growing consumer demand for plant-based milk alternatives (PBMAs) driven by environmental, ethical, and health factors.
• Millet milk emerges as a unique PBMA due to its allergen-free nature, nutrient density, and cost-effectiveness.
• Current challenges in millet milk production include variability in nutritional quality due to diverse processing methods and lack of standardization.

Purpose of the Study:

• To comprehensively review preprocessing and extraction methods for millet milk.
• To explore the potential application of advanced stabilization techniques (e.g., HPH, US, MF, PEF) from other PBMAs to millet milk.
• To establish a framework for existing millet milk processing and compare its nutritional profile to other PBMAs and cow milk.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of preprocessing, extraction, and stabilization techniques for PBMAs, with a focus on millet milk.
• Analysis of the impact of different processing parameters on millet milk's nutritional composition.
• Comparative nutritional analysis of millet milk against other PBMAs and cow milk.

Main Results:

• Millet type, extraction, and processing significantly influence millet milk's nutritional value.
• Novel stabilization techniques show promise for improving the quality and shelf-life of PBMAs, including potential applications for millet milk.
• A framework for millet milk processing is proposed, highlighting areas for optimization.

Conclusions:

• Standardized processing is essential for optimizing millet milk's nutritional profile and ensuring consistent quality.
• Further research is recommended to develop and validate advanced processing techniques for enhanced millet milk production.
• Millet milk holds significant potential as a nutritious and allergen-free alternative to dairy milk.