What's the difference between our Barista and Signature Oat Drink?
A plethora of plant-based milks have burst onto the supermarket shelves over the last few years, with many brands offering different milk alternatives for different uses. So, in part two of our oat drink trilogy, we’ll demystify the differences between our MOMA Signature (formerly known as MOMA Original Oat Drink) and Barista oat drinks!
MOMA Barista Oat Drink
The main difference boils down to foaming – if you’re after a frothy cappuccino or a silky latte with micro-foam, Barista is your friend. In the production of our Barista oat drink, we add some additional enzymes to alter the structure of the proteins and help them perform better in hot drinks.
These enzymes break down the protein chains a little bit, which increases the amount of foam they can create when steamed or used in a home milk frother. They also help to stabilise the oat drink and prevent it from splitting in hot drinks. But splitting is actually quite tricky as lots of factors can influence it, including water hardness in your area, type of tea or coffee and temperature.
We also add slightly more oil to give it a creamier mouthfeel, like that of whole milk. Like dairy milk, the higher the fat content, the creamier the taste and the easier it is to foam. Our Barista oat drink also works well in a regular coffee or cuppa too.
MOMA Signature Oat Drink
So what’s the Signature Oat Drink for? Our Signature oat drink is pretty similar to Barista and still has a lovely creamy texture and taste, but it is a little less thick and creamy than Barista.
Signature doesn’t contain as much oil as Barista as it isn’t designed to foam, so think of it as a semi-skimmed version. It is low in saturated fat and we've added calcium, iodine, vitamins D, B2 & B12 and folic acid. That’s what makes our Signature Oat Drink so well-suited for cereal, tea, smoothies, sauces, porridge, or just great by itself.
Our oat drinks are available to buy online via our website, as well as local supermarkets near you. Give them a try and let us know what you think!
Barista & Signature FAQs -
What is the difference between barista oat drink and regular oat drink?
The key difference between MOMA Foods’ Barista Oat Drink and Signature Oat Drink is the content of good fat.
Our Barista Oat Drink is formulated with a higher content of good fats, which makes it fully foamable, creamy and stable when heated. It’s perfect for barista-style silky lattes, frothy cappuccinos and smooth flat whites at home.
Our Signature Oat Drink is a more versatile, everyday option without compromising a creamy and silky mouthfeel. As a lighter option to our Barista version, it’s great poured over cereal, added to smoothies, or enjoyed straight from the carton.
Discover MOMA Foods’ complete range of dairy-free oat drinks, including our flavoured oat drinks and extra creamy products, all crafted for smooth taste and everyday enjoyment.
