Rice milk is a plant-based, non-dairy beverage made primarily from milled rice and water. It’s created by blending rice grains—usually brown rice—with water, then straining the mixture to remove solids. The result is a mildly sweet, milky liquid that serves as an alternative to cow’s milk.
Characteristics
- Flavor and Texture: Rice milk has a naturally sweet taste due to the carbohydrates in rice breaking down into sugars during processing. It has a thinner consistency compared to other non-dairy milks such as soy milk or almond milk.
- Nutritional Profile: Many commercial varieties are fortified with vitamins and minerals such as calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12 to enhance their nutritional value.