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Soy Milk

Common
East Asia; now consumed worldwide

A soybean-based beverage traditionally produced by soaking and grinding soybeans with water, followed by separation and heating.

Soy Milk illustration

About Soy Milk

A soybean-based beverage traditionally produced by soaking and grinding soybeans with water, followed by separation and heating.

Nutrition

Fat
Protein
Lactose0% naturally

Common Uses

◌ Drinking◌ Tofu production◌ Breakfast foods◌ Coffee◌ Cooking◌ Baking

Interesting Facts

  • Soy beverages have a long history in East Asian food traditions.
  • Soy generally provides substantially more protein to commercial plant beverages than many nut- or grain-based alternatives.
  • Commercial soy milk composition still varies with soybean concentration, added sugar, fortification, and formulation.