The government wants to ban soy and nut milks from being called 'milk' here's why

Get the Full StoryThe United States Food and Drug Administration FDA might ban soy, almond, and other non-dairy milk producers from referring to their products as "milk."

Federal standards define milk as the result of the "milking of one or two healthy cows" and the National Milk Producers Federation has said milk must come from mammals.

The Plant-Based Foods Association, however, asserts that non-dairy milks are clearly labeled as such.

Your favorite non-dairy milk might be getting a permanent new name.

The United States Food and Drug Administration FDA might ban soy, almond, and other non-dairy milk producers from referring to their products as "milk."

The FDA abides by "standards of identity" when determining how manufacturers can label their products, according to PBS. Federal standards define milk as the result of the "milking of one or two healthy cows." Soy, almond, and other milks are created without the use of dairy.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WATCH: North Korean defector: Kim Jong Un 'is a terrorist'See Also:Here's the Zodiac sign you're most sexually compatible with11 things to add to your tea that will up your caffeine game7 tips for visiting France when you don't speak French

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