Food Substitute Battle

I like almond milk but how does a 5 oz can of almonds cost $5 and a half gal of almond milk cost $2.50? Somting is not right...

From wikipedia, looks like you are buying mostly water that is mixed with some almond grindings. Maybe they should call it almond coffee?

The basic method of modern domestic almond milk production is to grind almonds in a blender with water, then strain out the almond pulp (flesh) with a strainer or cheesecloth. Almond milk can also be made by adding water to almond butter