Macromineral and trace element concentrations in conventional and organic milk and plant-based beverages in the UK: implications for population intakes
Wall, R. J., Clegg, M., Zou, Y. and Stergiadis, S.
It is advisable to refer to the publisher's version if you intend to cite from this work. See Guidance on citing. To link to this item DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2025.145083 Abstract/SummaryThis study compared the minerals concentrations of milk (conventional n=20; organic n=19) to almond (conventional n=18; organic n=7) and oat (conventional n=19; organic n=13) plant-based beverages (PBB). Milk contained more Ca, Mg, P, K, I and Zn than PBB and less Na than oat PBB. Minerals concentrations of conventional and organic milk did not differ but conventional PBBs contained more Ca, P and I than organic PBBs due to permitted fortification. Despite fortification in conventional PBBs, Ca and I concentrations were lower than in milk. No differences were found between conventional and organic PBBs in concentrations of minerals that are not fortified, Mg, K and Zn. Replacement of milk with fortified conventional and organic almond and oat PBB, without other dietary changes, could reduce intakes of Ca and I below recommended intakes in some demographics, and increase prevalence of insufficiency for Mg, K, and Zn.
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