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Given the following post, respond as if you're commenting on Reddit:
human
ELI5 Are milk substitutes just several plant juices that happen to be white/made to look that way or is there a reason to call them milk?
gpt
The concept is to have the salt, fat, and protein levels match the target (cow's milk).  Most almond milks are very close, perhaps a little low on protein, so they work the same in some cooking operations.  It's not just a drink alternative.