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Oat Milk

Low concern

Oat milk is a generally safe plant beverage. Concerns are dietary rather than additive: it is naturally low in protein and high in maltose-equivalent sugars from enzymatic starch breakdown.

Found in

762 products

What it is

Plant-based beverage made from oats (Avena sativa) and water, often fortified and emulsified.

Dairy milk alternative; beverage base in coffee, smoothies, and recipes.

Why it's flagged

high glycemic load from maltose
potential gluten cross-contamination
low protein content

What regulators actually say

"Plant-based milk alternatives... are generally lower in protein... and may have differing nutritional profiles compared to milk."

FDA — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Plant-based beverage; FDA draft guidance (2023) on labeling.

European Union — EFSA

Permitted plant-based beverage.

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