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The Instacart guide to pea milk products
About pea milk
Pea milk is one of the more recent dairy alternatives to hit the market in the United States. Pea milk is made from yellow peas that are processed into a powder known as pea isolate. The pea protein is separated from the fiber and starch, purified, and mixed with water and other select ingredients that may include sea salt, sunflower oil, and certain vitamins and minerals. The resulting milk doesn't taste anything like peas.
There are many health benefits you can enjoy with pea milk. If you have allergies or food sensitivities, you'll be happy to know that pea milk is dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free. This covers nearly all the bases where other milk products fall short. Pea milk is higher in protein than other milk alternatives. It has the same protein content as 2% dairy milk, while almond milk has an eighth of the protein.
If you're trying to cut your calories, you'll be pleased to know that pea milk has 20% fewer calories than dairy milk. It also has just a sixth of the saturated fat found in milk. This doesn't mean that pea milk is lacking in nutrients, though. It contains 50% more calcium than dairy milk and is also rich in vitamin D, iron, and DHA omega-3 fatty acids. Pea proteins also have branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), which help regulate blood sugar and increase muscle mass.
Pea milk is available in several flavors:
- Original: Pea milk is rich and creamy with very little flavor in its original form. Some describe it as slightly tangy. You might drink original pea milk on its own, use it in your cereal, or add it to your coffee. It also works well as a milk substitute in smoothies, sauces, and soups.
- Unsweetened: Unsweetened pea milk has less sugar than original pea milk, but this also results in a chalkier texture and flatter taste. Unsweetened pea milk is best suited to cooking and baking, where it mixes well with other ingredients.
- Chocolate or Vanilla: You can also purchase chocolate or vanilla pea milk through Instacart. These flavored options have a thick consistency that's similar to a milkshake, and they have a richer flavor that can be enjoyed on its own or in a smoothie or coffee.
How long does pea milk last?
Left unopened, pea milk is good until the date printed on the bottle. Once opened, you must consume pea milk within 7-10 days. Pea milk has very little smell when it's fresh. If you notice any kind of sour, fishy, or rancid smell, this is a good indicator that the pea milk is no longer good. Since pea milk doesn't last long after it's opened, it's usually best to purchase only what you can use within a week.
Thanks to Instacart, you don't have to worry about finding the time for a trip to the store. You can order your groceries online quickly and easily. Arrange for same-day delivery, and you can restock your supply of pea milk with minimal effort!
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FAQs about pea milk
Yes! Pea milk offers a wide range of benefits for the environment that might sway you in this direction if you're looking for a milk alternative that's easy on the earth. Almond milk is notorious for using a lot of resources in its production. Almond milk production requires six times the amount of water compared to producing the same amount of pea milk.
Producing the split peas for pea milk is more environmentally friendly than producing dairy milk, as well. Producing a pound of yellow split peas results in 1/3 pound carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) compared to the 17.6 pounds of CO2e produced to make a gallon of dairy milk. Pea plants grow in areas with a great amount of rainfall, so farmers don't typically have to use a lot of irrigation, which further eases the impact of pea milk on the environment.
Peas are an outstanding source of plant-based proteins. Consuming protein helps you feel full, so you can better regulate your appetite and control weight loss. It also boosts your metabolism, so you'll burn calories faster. Protein supports muscle growth, allowing you to increase muscle mass while getting rid of fat. A high-protein diet can also help regulate blood sugar.
Use pea milk as a major ingredient in your protein shakes while following an exercise or weight loss plan. This milk alternative has almost no flavor, so you can incorporate it easily into all your favorite recipes for protein shakes.
Ordering pea milk is easy through Instacart. Set up your account online or by using the convenient Instacart app. Select your location, and you can quickly find participating stores in your area that carry pea milk. Fill your cart and enjoy the convenience of same-day delivery!