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Camel Milk May Be Coming to a Store Near You

The potential gut-health benefits of camel milk are driving demand
A woman carries a container filled with camel milk near N’Djamena, ChadPhotographer: ISSOUF SANOGO/AFP
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Hi, it’s Tala in London. These days there are so many cow’s-milk alternatives that it’s hard to keep track — oat, almond, soy… but have you ever tried camel milk? More on that in a moment, but first…

As someone who’s lactose-intolerant and forever browsing the dairy aisle for alternatives, I tend to linger a little too long comparing brands and eyeing whatever new “barista blend” has landed that week. But in a recent shop, something unexpected caught my eye: camel milk.