# Ancient Grain Drinks Amandin's Substitute for Milk is Made from the Gluten-Free Cereal Teff By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-05-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/substitute-for-milk References: [vegansupply](https://vegansupply.ca/collections/meat-dairy-alternatives/products/amandin-organic-teff-milk-1l) & [amandin](http://www.amandin.com/en/product/organic-teff-drink/) Teff is a fine grain that's been used in traditional Ethiopian cooking for centuries; now, Amandín is using it as a healthy substitute for milk. The Amandín Organic Teff Drink is low-fat and only gets its sweetness from the natural sugars in the gluten-free teff cereal itself. In total, there are only four simple ingredients that are used to make this beverage, which is significant even in comparison to other vegetable- or nut-based beverages. As a milk alternative, this teff-based drink has a color and a creamy texture that looks just like ordinary cow's milk. In addition to teff, other ancient grains like millet, quinoa and buckwheat are also becoming popular bases for [plant-based milk alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-whole-milk). In recent years, sales of cow's milk have been dropping as more [alternative milk beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asahi-like-milk) are being introduced to the market. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Plant-based Milk Alternatives:** The growing popularity of ancient grain-based drinks as milk substitutes offers opportunities for innovation in the plant-based milk industry. - **Ancient Grain-based Products:** The rise of ancient grains as healthy and sustainable ingredients opens up opportunities for innovation in the food manufacturing industry. - **Gluten-free Cereal Products:** The growing demand for gluten-free options creates opportunities for innovation in the cereal and snack industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Plant-based Milk Industry:** Amandín's teff-based milk alternative exemplifies the growth potential for innovation in the plant-based milk industry. - **Food Manufacturing Industry:** The use of ancient grains like teff, millet, quinoa and buckwheat in food products presents opportunities for innovation in the food manufacturing industry. - **Cereal and Snack Industry:** The popularity of gluten-free options like Amandín's teff-based drink creates opportunities for innovation in the cereal and snack industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dairy-Free Grain-Based Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alt-foods.md) - [Organically Sourced Teff Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-teff.md) - [Chocolatey Wholegrain Teff Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teff-cocoa-rings.md) - [Nourishing Chickpea Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-milk.md) - [Spelt-Infused Milk Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-milk-alternatives.md) - [Versatile Sweet Rice Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilda-rice-milk.md) - [Plant-Based Buttermilk Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-free-buttermilk.md) - [Alternative Plant Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plik.md) - [Kid-Friendly Chickpea Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tally-foods-chickpea-milk.md)