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The global human milk market (used mostly in medical nutrition and for premature babies) is projected to reach $1.8 billion by 2027, highlighting growing interest in breast milk’s nutritional value.Representative Image: Pexels

Would You Dare to Taste It? American Brand Set to Launch Breast Milk-Inspired Ice Cream

A Flavor That’s Stirring Up Curiosity—and Controversy
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Ice cream is a universal comfort food. Whether it’s a hot summer afternoon or a late-night craving, there’s something magical about digging into your favorite flavor. Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, mint chip, there’s a go-to for everyone. But what if your next scoop tasted like… breast milk?

That's just the daring path one American business is taking. Frieda Mom, which sells maternity and baby care products, has unveiled an unconventional and attention-grabbing twist on the ice cream realm: a breast milk-flavored ice cream.

Why breast milk? The reasoning behind the flavor

The company announced its plans in an Instagram post, stating the new flavor will go on sale after nine months. Frieda Mom describes the purpose of the new flavor as making the naturally sweet, nutty, and salty taste of the breast milk imitable.

As the company puts it, the ice cream won't feature any actual breast milk. It will be prepared with a mixture of healthy formula milk and omega-3s, both proven brain health supplements. The premise is to introduce a flavor that's not just nostalgic (in a very baby way) but also brain-stimulating and surprisingly healthy for you.

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In 2011, a London-based ice cream shop called The Icecreamists launched a breast milk ice cream called "Baby Gaga". It was made from donated breast milk and sold for £14 ($22) per scoop. It was temporarily banned by UK authorities due to safety concerns, but it drew massive media attention.Representative image: Pexels

More than a publicity stunt? Reaction has been varied.

After the announcement, social media went into a frenzy of amusement, skepticism, and curiosity. Some wondered if the post was a sophisticated prank, maybe an early April Fool's joke. Others, though, were seriously interested in tasting the new flavor, if only to experiment.

"Strange, but I'll have a go at it," posted one inquiring user. Another said, "Is this serious? Or are we seriously short of ice cream ideas now, then?" 

Far-fetched or innovative? Up to you.

Frieda Mom maintains that the concept honors the most organic source of nutrition: breast milk. By converting it into a flavor of ice cream, they hope to encourage dialogue about the miracle of motherhood, nutrition, and what we really mean by "comfort food."

If you find it warm and fuzzy, funny, or a little disturbing, one thing is certain — it's an experience you won't soon forget. Will you give it a try?

(Input from various sources)

(Rehash/Muhammad Faisal Arshad/MSM)

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