Tag: Vegan buttermilk

Approximately 65% of people worldwide have some degree of lactose intolerance, which raises a crucial question for many home cooks and bakers: Can dairy-free people have buttermilk? The short answer is a definitive no, but a simple, two-ingredient homemade substitute offers a perfect solution for recreating its tangy flavor and tenderizing properties in your favorite recipes.

Over 65% of the world's population has a reduced ability to digest lactose after infancy, making a lactose-free alternative to buttermilk a common need. Fortunately, you can easily replicate the tang and texture of traditional buttermilk with a few simple ingredients and techniques.