As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of experience under my belt, I’ve seen more than my fair share of virtual worlds and their peculiarities. But nothing quite prepared me for the enigmatic green milk of “Star Wars.” Growing up, I was always more into the intricate mechanics of starfighters or the finesse of lightsaber combat, so milk never really crossed my mind.
When someone mentions “Star Wars,” they usually picture lightsabers, Darth Vader, X-Wings, and stormtroopers. However, delve further into the franchise and you’ll find milk – vibrant, nourishing milk. It all started with the blue milk in the original “Star Wars” film, a staple for any moisture farmer’s breakfast. Later in “Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi,” Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) added green milk to his diet, directly from a thala-siren’s teat.
Living as a recluse on Ahch-To with your X-Wing submerged in the river, you don’t have many choices, and the delivery drivers aren’t well-compensated enough to decipher that cryptic map. What really intrigues you is discovering how that green drink tastes.
2018 saw Hamill disclose during his interview with Radio Times that the production team employed coconut water, intensified with a green hue post-production. According to Hamill, this was significantly superior to the original “Star Wars” blue milk, which was essentially long life camping milk dyed blue and had no need for refrigeration, ideal for the 1977 film’s Tunisian production. However, Hamill described it as “really ghastly”, oily, sweet, and triggering one’s gag reflex. For the sake of curiosity, we sought the opinion of a dietician regarding what the green milk in “Star Wars” might taste like in the distant galaxy.
Luke is getting a hearty diet with his green milk
To unravel the enigma of the green milk, Looper consulted licensed dietitian and social media sensation Steph Grasso of GrassoFed, LLC. She attempted to utilize her practical scientific expertise to analyze this colorful sci-fi beverage. “Given that an animal’s diet could influence the taste of its milk, I would speculate it might have a faint fishy flavor with an oily texture, stemming from the omega-3 fatty acids derived from its seafood-rich meals,” Grasso suggests. “Additionally, it may possess a slightly algal flavor from the marine plants. Yet, some plants can be sweet, so there could be a hidden sweetness to counteract these flavors.”
Regarding the possible nutritional benefits of Luke’s diet on Ahch-To, it may not be all that poor. According to Grasso, it’s plausible to sustain life with a sparse diet enriched by milk. This diet offers high-quality protein, packed with all necessary amino acids for bodily functions. It also provides carbohydrates (from lactose), which offer a quick energy source. Moreover, the fats found in milk are essential for energy production, hormone creation, and cell structure. Since we understand that Luke supplements his milk consumption with a substantial meal of massive alien fish, it’s not shocking that he possesses such strength and agility.
Indeed, there are potential risks associated with consuming raw, unpasteurized milk. Essentially, it means you could encounter bacterial contamination due to farming practices or the animal’s health, as Grasso explained to Looper. Perhaps Luke’s unique milking container has some form of built-in pasteurization, or perhaps the thala-siren milk is exceptionally robust against bacteria.
You can try green milk for yourself at Disney World
As a devoted Star Wars fan, if you’re still intrigued about that green milk, you can get a taste of it by visiting the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney World’s Hollywood Studios. The park serves a drink inspired by this mysterious beverage, and for $8.99, you can enjoy it in a vibrant glass. While it might not be exactly like what Mark Hamill sipped on set, it does share some similarities, being a blend of coconut and rice milk. To make it more appealing, Disney has amped up the flavor profile, boasting its “zesty citrus and tropical flavors” on their website. So, prepare for an Ahch-To island adventure!
In simpler terms, Steph Grasso explains to Looper that if sugar is the main ingredient (meaning added sugar), then a significant amount of the overall carbohydrates could come from these added sugars. It’s no shocker to find out that many theme park snacks have high sugar content, and it seems Disney World’s green milk might not be rich in nutritional benefits either.
According to Grasso, green milk has less protein compared to cow’s milk or soy milk, and it also lacks fiber. The allure might stem from spirulina and turmeric, but if you look at the nutrition label, these ingredients are added in small quantities (mainly for color). However, despite its limited nutritional content, this is one of the closest alternatives to the real thing, and it may be a better choice than a journey to Luke’s actual “Last Jedi” island.
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2024-08-26 21:00