History
In the Middle Ages, almond milk was known in both the Islamic world and Christendom. Being a nut that is the seed of a fruit of a plant made it suitable for consumption during Lent. Almond milk was also a staple of medieval kitchens because cow's milk could not keep for long without spoiling.
Historically, almond milk was also called amygdalated. It was consumed over a region stretching from the Iberian Peninsula to East Asia.
The Viandier, a 14th-century recipe collection, contains a recipe for almond milk and recommends its use as a substitute for animal milk during fast days.
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