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ReviewFood science & nutrition2026

Recent Advances in Plant-Based Dairy Alternatives: Technological Innovations, Nutritional Enhancement, Sustainability, and Consumer Perspectives.

Nabeel Ashraf, Zunaira Arshad, Ahmad Din, Huma Bader Ul Ain, Esther Ugo Alum, Tabussam Tufail

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6 authors.

Nabeel AshrafNational Institute of Food Science and Technology University of Agriculture Faisalabad Pakistan.
Zunaira ArshadNational Institute of Food Science and Technology University of Agriculture Faisalabad Pakistan.
Ahmad DinNational Institute of Food Science and Technology University of Agriculture Faisalabad Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2236-3481
Huma Bader Ul AinUniversity Institute of Diet & Nutritional Sciences The University of Lahore Lahore Pakistan.
Esther Ugo AlumDepartment of Research and Publications Kampala International University Kampala Uganda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4105-8615
Tabussam TufailUniversity Institute of Diet & Nutritional Sciences The University of Lahore Lahore Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7632-5261

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Abstract

Plant-based beverages (PBBs) have attracted considerable attention from the global dairy industry as a viable substitute to the milk industry due to their sustainability, nutritional value, and economics. An emerging trend is PBBs, which can be an affordable option for low-income populations in developing nations and in areas where there is a limited supply of cow's milk. The PBB market is projected to reach a value of $7.3 billion by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3% from 2023 to $2.8 billion in 2022. The increase of vegans around the world is the main factor propelling the PBB market's expansion. Cereals, legumes, nuts, and seeds are the sources that may be utilized for manufacturing vegetal beverages. The present possibilities and obstacles related to PBB development are explored in this review. This review summarizes novel insights on PBB, the use of novel ingredients, traditional and technologically advanced methods, health benefits, and risks related to consuming these beverages. This comprehensive review also briefly describes the production processes utilized for producing PBBs, the bioavailability of nutrients, their impact on gut microbiota, and the sustainability of PBBs for the circular economy. These insights are intended to assist scientists and food producers in choosing and refining appropriate processing techniques to enhance the nutritional attributes, shelf life, and consumer acceptability of PBBs.

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