Major supermarkets in Singapore have recently introduced Asia’s first animal-free milk made entirely without cows under the Very Dairy brand. Very Dairy milk is produced using the world’s first animal-free milk protein developed using precision fermentation technology by Perfect Day.
Very Dairy is not plant-based but it is real dairy made from Perfect Day’s animal-free whey protein, the same nature-identical protein found in traditional dairy, but without involving a single cow. Lactose-, cholesterol- and hormone-free, low in sugar and saturated fat, and rich in protein and calcium, Very Dairy is a vegan-friendly, kinder choice of milk for people and planet.
Very Dairy’s silky-smooth animal-free milk is now available in 3 delicious flavours namely Plain, for the original taste of Very Dairy ideal in coffee, tea or cereal, and incorporated into favourite recipes; Strawberry, a creamy delight with a bright and sweet hint of strawberry flavour; and Chocolate, crafted with premium cocoa for an indulgent treat.
Alex Brittain, Senior Vice President of Perfect Day said, “As Singapore continues to build a more sustainable and resilient food system through agri-tech innovations and technologies, Very Dairy is committed to making real dairy in a whole new way, one that uses less water, less energy, and emits less greenhouse gasses so that each sip is kinder for the planet. Milk is a drink loved and consumed by many, and we believe Very Dairy animal- free milk can positively impact our food system, helping to create a kinder, greener future.”
Very Dairy milk is unique as it uses Perfect Day’s proprietary animal-free whey protein, which is made by microflora, not cows, to make dairy protein that is nature-identical to traditional milk. The microflora are given the genetic code for whey protein, fed plant sugar, then, through the process of fermentation (similar to making bread or beer), convert these ingredients into the animal-free whey protein, identical to what one finds in traditional milk. This whey production process uses no animals, reduces water use by up to 99%, emits up to 97% less greenhouse gas emissions, and uses up to 60% less non-renewable energy compared to conventional production methods.
Very Dairy is not only a delicious option for milk lovers, but also suitable for those who are lactose intolerant as it is lactose-free. It is also cholesterol-, and hormone-free – making it a great choice for more people to enjoy. In addition, It offers a rich source of calcium and protein but low in sugar.
Very Dairy is now available for purchase island-wide at FairPrice, Cold Storage and Giant Hypermarket stores, and at RedMart (online) at S$4.95 (US$3.76) for 1 litre carton packaging.
Perfect Day was established in 2014 by bioengineers Ryan Pandya and Perumal Gandhi. The company’s flagship product, the world’s first precision fermentation protein, debuted in 2020.
