John Myers
Soy milk is made from soybeans. To do this, the beans are soaked and then squeezed out together with water. Strictly speaking, soy milk is not milk at all, but a soy drink because it is not an animal product. For this reason, it is also very suitable for a vegetarian diet.
Origin
Soy milk probably comes from China, where it is believed to have been made by the Chinese prince Liu An around 164 BC. was developed.
Season
Soy milk is available all year round.
Taste
Depending on the brand, soy milk can taste slightly like vanilla, but also “beany”. Soy milk is now also available in different flavors such as vanilla, banana and chocolate.
Use
Like cow’s milk, soy milk is used as food. It is drunk pure, used for muesli, and is suitable for vegetarian cooking and baking. It can also be used to prepare mixed drinks such as a banana shake.
Storage
Soy milk should be refrigerated after opening and then consumed within a few days.
Nutritional value/active ingredients
7-10 g of beans are used to produce one liter of soy milk. As a result, soy milk provides valuable vegetable protein. Since soy drinks naturally have a lower proportion of calcium and B vitamins than cow’s milk, they are often fortified with these vital substances. However, it naturally contains vitamin E and folic acid. Vitamin E helps to protect cells from oxidative stress and folate, which is one of the B vitamins, is important for normal blood formation. Soy milk provides neither lactose (milk sugar) nor cholesterol and is therefore ideal for people who suffer from lactose intolerance or have high blood fat levels (cholesterol levels).
