Introduction: Overcoming the Texture Deficit in Plant-Based Dairy Alternatives In the fast-growing ready-to-drink (RTD) plant milk and dairy-free dessert sectors, removing animal fat creates an immediate sensory bottleneck. Plant bases like oat, almond, and soy lack the heavy, lingering viscosity that coats the tongue – a trait sensory scientists call “mouthfeel.” When animal lipids are […]

