Vegans appropriating words from non-vegans

[IndianVegan]

Vegans appropriating the words “milk” and “meat” from non-vegans

Milk is defined as a white liquid secreted by female mammals for the nourishment of their young.
Meat is defined as the flesh of an animal as food.

So it may be reasonable for non-vegans to accuse companies selling “almond milk” or “plant-based meat” of disingenuously twisting the true definitions of milk and meat.

What do you guys think?

 

[shyvas]

That is incorrect as far as plant milk is concerned. Almond milk was used back in medieval times and can be found in many recipe books and novels. Apparently it was used instead of dairy.

Cow’s milk wasn’t particularly safe. Unless the family had a cow and used its milk right after milking, dairy was risky. There was no refrigeration or pasteurization, so milk would have to be used immediately.


The first mention of almond milk appears in a medical context in 12th century Salerno, but it quickly spread from the Mediterranean as far as Germany, England, and Denmark. During Lent, European Christians were barred from consuming milk, as well as eggs and meat. So they needed a substitute.

In the Middle Ages, the Upper Class Went Nuts for Almond Milk

Today's craze is a second act; medieval chefs were equally enamored.

www.atlasobscura.com

The fascinating history of plant milks - BBC Bitesize

While dairy-free choices may seem relatively new, some of them date back thousands of years.

www.bbc.co.uk

Coconut milk wasn't invented by vegans and there is reference to it in many recipe books. I remember this particular product back in the 60's.

Busting the myths about Coconut Milk

Coconut milk has been an integral ingredient in Thai cuisine for thousands of years, adding depth, richness, and a unique tropical flavour to a variety of dishes. However, it only made its way into UK supermarkets about 25 years ago, and even then, the selection was sparse and of rather poor...

maejum.com

Please note: I chose the above article because it was highly interesting. However, please do not buy coconut milk that comes from Thailand as it's issues from cruelty. Indonesia does not use monkey to harvest coconuts.

 

[shyvas]

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Thread 'Medieval Almond Milk'

Feb 26, 2021

Apparently, Almond Milk is not a new thing. I was watching a documentary on food during the middle ages and almond milk was mentioned.

Almond Milk the Medieval Way

“Take peeled almonds, crush very well in a mortar, steep in water boiled and cooled to lukewarm, strain through cheesecloth and boil your almond milk on a few coals for an instant or two.&#82…

historydollop.com

When I first discovered that every medieval cookbook calls for almond milk, I’ll admit I was surprised. Almond milk is a regular part of my diet but I suppose I always assumed it was a newer alternative food for people on restricted or health-conscious diets. Turns...

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[Jamie in Chile]

This complaint in practice comes from big corporations causing a lot of animal cruelty and if comes from others it's probably because the big companies campaigns/lawsuits have crossed over in to the public domain.

It's not an unreasonable complaint, but vegan cheese and milk is similar in taste and texture, so I think it's fine.

 

[g0rph]

Vegans appropriating the words “milk” and “meat” from non-vegans

Milk is defined as a white liquid secreted by female mammals for the nourishment of their young.
Meat is defined as the flesh of an animal as food.

So it may be reasonable for non-vegans to accuse companies selling “almond milk” or “plant-based meat” of disingenuously twisting the true definitions of milk and meat.

What do you guys think?

MILK
noun
an opaque white or bluish-white liquid secreted by the mammary glands of female mammals, serving for the nourishment of their young.
this liquid as secreted by cows, goats, or certain other animals and used by humans for food or as a source of butter, cheeses, yogurt, etc.
a glass, carton, etc., of cow's milk.
We ordered two milks for the children.

any liquid resembling the milk of animals, as the liquid within a coconut, the juice or sap of certain plants, or various pharmaceutical or cosmetic preparations: a gentle cleansing milk for your skin.

the milk of the rubber tree;
a gentle cleansing milk for your skin.

a whitish, potable liquid made of ground nuts, legumes, seeds, or grain blended with water and often a sweetener, used especially as a substitute for dairy milk, its main ingredient as specified: almond milk; rice milk.


FLESH
the soft part of the body of a person or animal that is between the skin and the bones, or the soft inside part of a fruit or vegetable:
The thorn went deep into the flesh of my hand.
Vegetarians don't eat animal flesh (= meat).
The flesh of the fruit is white.


MEAT

noun
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
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noun
the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone
synonyms: kernel
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noun
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience





There is no appropriation. These have been common words for aeons.

 

[KLS52]

Examples of​

A meaty hunk of fish...
The mushrooms have a meaty texture...
An athlete with meaty forearms...
An actor auditioning for a meaty role...
The meatiest part of the book is the historical background it gives.