Have you decided to switch to plant-based milks or are you considering it?
Apart from the two major reasons that people consider while switching to plant-based milk which are; animal welfare, and environment health, there are other reasons why one would stop milk that has not been made for humans, but for young ones of an animal, and those reasons are:
Adulteration of Commercial Milk
Impact of Dairy Milk on Physical Health
Many people have experienced a miraculous improvement in health after making a switch to non-dairy milk but, are the ready-to-use dairy substitutes available in the market healthy enough? Well, not really. Store-bought nut milk may have synthetic compounds, additives, or emulsifiers. So, instead of buying packaged nut milk, it’s safer to choose Homemade Nut Milk!
But wait! Do you find the “Nut Milk” making procedure highly inconvenient?
If yes, then don’t worry, If you have the right kitchen tool, making nut milk isn’t messy. Which tool would that be?
A High Quality Nut Milk Bag – It is the most versatile kitchen tool that can make the process much easier for you!
9 Commonly Asked Questions About Nut Milk Bags
Want to know more about nut milk bags? Here’s a complete round-up on nut milk bags – their uses, benefits and more. Read on to learn more about this helpful kitchen tool. This section answers our community members’ 9 most commonly asked questions about nut milk bags.
What are the other uses of nut milk bags?
Apart from being a good tool to perfectly filter all types of plant-based milk like coconut milk, almond milk, cashew milk, oat milk, etc, nut milk bags have other versatile uses, such as:
Straining Juices
If you don’t have a juicer at home, you can use the nut milk bag to strain the pulp from fruits and vegetables when making fresh juices.
Making Plant-Based Cheese
You can use it to strain the whey from the peanut curd when making cheese
Straining Broth
As it is made of a heat-resistant material, you can use it to strain solids from homemade broth.
These are just a few of the many uses for a nut milk bag beyond making nut milks
How to make fresh almond milk at home using a nut milk bag?
Using a nut milk bag is the easiest way to make nut milk from any nut such as coconut, almonds, walnuts, oats etc. You can proceed as follows:
- Soak the nuts for 6 hours, this softens the seeds and removes the anti-nutrients, making them easier to blend.
- Drain the water when you’re ready to make milk.
- In a blender, combine the soaked raw nuts and the water (1 cup nuts and 2 cups water)
- Blend the ingredients for a minute or two
- Place a nut milk bag over a big bowl
- Pour the milk from the blender into the bag slowly and squeeze out the remaining milk with your hands, leaving the pulp behind.
- After you’ve squeezed out all of the milk, you’ll be left with pulp. The pulp can be used in smoothies, or added to baked goodies.
Does the pulp come out from the nut milk bag?
No, pulp does not come out of the nut milk bag. Satopradhan nut milk bag are special as they are jointless, and there are no chances of residue accumulation or pulp coming out of the bag.
Watch this video to know more about the nut milk bag.
What material is ideal for nut milk bags?
An ideal nut milk bag should be made of a material that is not only food grade but is also easy to wash and gives maximum yield. Satopradhan nut milk bag is made of very fine nylon and is very easy to wash, clean, and clear off residue by using a natural cleaner and water. It is special as unlike a cloth nut milk bag, it does not absorb or soak the liquid thus it helps attain maximum yield from the milk or juice.
As it is jointless, it provides more surface area for squeezing. It also has a wide opening with elastic around the mouth to fit perfectly on top of bowls of different sizes.
Nylon is synthetic and not healthy. Are nylon nut milk bags safe to use?
Yes, it is safe to use, if the nylon is foodgrade and made of high quality material free from harmful chemicals or toxins.
Can nut milk bags be reused?
Nut milk bags are made of very fine, good quality, long-lasting materials like cotton or nylon. It is strong enough to be reused multiple times. To know more about nut milk bags, check out this video
Are nut milk bags dishwasher-safe?
Yes, the nut milk bags that are made of nylon are dishwasher safe but there is no need to wash them in a machine as you can easily clean them simply by handwashing.
How to clean nut milk bags?
Nut milk bags can be cleaned by using any natural cleaner and water. Satopradhan nut milk bags are made of food grade very fine nylon material and are easy to wash, clean, and clear off the residue from this type of material.
Conclusion
Nut milk bags make this otherwise tedious task of making homemade dairy-free milk such as coconut milk, almond milk, cashew milk, oat milk, etc, convenient and easy to do. You can make delicious satvic smoothies and finger-linking desserts with no mess at all.
So, tell us in the comments if you have tried amazing recipes with nut milk at home using this really helpful tool?