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Soy, Almond, Coconut: If It's Not From A Cow, Can You Legally Call It Milk?

Companies are selling "milk" derived from a wide variety of plants. The dairy industry isn't happy about it. Bob Chamberlin/LA Times via Getty Images hide caption

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Soy, Almond, Coconut: If It's Not From A Cow, Can You Legally Call It Milk?

December 21, 2016 • Some members of Congress are calling on the government to crack down on food labels like soy milk or hemp milk. They say the "milk" label is legally reserved for only one beverage source: cows.

Soy, Almond, Coconut: If It's Not From A Cow, Can You Legally Call It Milk?

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From Tree To Tap: Maple Water Makes A Splash

Drinkmaple hit store shelves in 2014. It's one of several brands of maple water to hit the market in recent years. Courtesy of Drinkmaple hide caption

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From Tree To Tap: Maple Water Makes A Splash

July 5, 2016 • Unlike syrup, which is boiled down into a thick, sticky liquid, maple water is made from unprocessed sap that is 98 percent water. Its growing popularity is a boon for local farmers.