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Soy milk
Alternative namesSoya milk
Place of originChina
Inventeda.1365[1][2]
Food energy
(per 100gserving)
33kcal(138kJ)
Nutritional value
(per 100gserving)
Protein2.86g
Fat1.61g
Carbohydrate1.74g
Glycemic index34 (low)
Soy milk
ChineseĐậu nãi
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyindòunǎi
Wade–Gilestou nai
Literary Chinese name
ChineseSữa đậu nành
Literal meaningbeanmilk
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyindòurǔ
Wade–Gilestou ju
Archaic Chinese name
ChineseThục nhũ
Literal meaningbeanmilk
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyinshúrǔ
Wade–Gilesshu ju

Soy milk,also known assoya milkorsoymilk,is a plant-based drink produced by soaking and grindingsoybeans,boiling the mixture, and filtering out remaining particulates. It is astable emulsionof oil, water, andprotein.Its original form is an intermediate product of the manufacture oftofu.Originating in China,[3]it became a common beverage in Europe and North America in the latter half of the 20th century, especially as production techniques were developed to give it a taste and consistency more closely resembling that ofdairy milk.Soy milk may be used as a substitute fordairy milkby individuals who areveganorlactose intolerant.

Soy milk is also used in making imitation dairy products such assoy yogurt,soy cream,soykefir,and soy-basedcheese analogues.[4][5]It is also used as an ingredient for makingmilkshakes,pancakes,smoothies,bread,mayonnaise,andbaked goods.[6]

Names

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In some parts of China, the term sữa đậu nànhdòujiāng(lit."beanbroth") is used for the traditional watery beverage produced as an intermediate product in the production of tofu, while store-bought products designed to imitate the flavor and consistency of dairy milk (and may contain a mixture of dairy and soy), are more often known as đậu nãidòunǎi( "bean milk" ).[citation needed]

In other countries, there are sometimes legal impediments to the equivalents of the name "soy milk". In such jurisdictions, the manufacturers ofplant milkstypically label their products the equivalent of "soy beverage" or "soy drink".[citation needed]

Naming in the EU

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In theEuropean Union,"milk" by law refers exclusively to "the normal mammary secretion obtained from one or more milkings without either addition thereto or extraction therefrom".[7]Onlycow'smilk is allowed to be named "milk" on packaging, and any other milks must state the name of the respective animal: for example, "goat milk"or"sheep milk".There are exceptions for traditional products such as coconut milk.[8]The usage of the term "soy milk" became the subject of a 2017 court case before theCourt of Justice of the European Unionafter a Germanconsumer protectiongroup filed anunfair competitioncomplaint about a company describing its soy and tofu products as 'milk' or 'cheese'. The Court of Justice ruled that such designations cannot be legally used for purely plant-based products and that additions indicating the plant origin of the products (soymilk) does not influence that prohibition.[9]

History

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The earliest record of soybean milk is on a stone slab of theEastern Han dynastyunearthed in China, on which is engraved the situation of making soy milk in ancient kitchens.

A tofu broth (doufu gian g)c. 1365was used during theMongolYuan.[1][2]Asdou gian g,this drink remains a common watery form of soy milk in China, usually prepared from fresh soybeans. Thecompendium of Materia Medica,which was completed in 1578, also has an evaluation of soymilk. Its use increased during theQing dynasty,apparently due to the discovery that gently heatingdou gian gfor at least 90 minuteshydrolyzedor helped to break down its undesirableraffinoseandstachyose,oligosaccharides,which can causeflatulenceand digestive pain amonglactose-intolerantadults.[10][11]By the 18th century, it was common enough thatstreet vendorswere hawking it;[12]in the 19th, it was also common to take a cup totofushops to get hot, freshdou gian gfor breakfast. It was already often paired withyoutiao,which was dipped into it.[13]The process was industrialized in earlyRepublican China.By 1929, two Shanghai factories were selling over 1000 bottles a day and another in Beijing was almost as productive itself.[14]Following disruption from theSecond World Warand theChinese Civil War,soy milk began to be marketed in soft drink-like fashion in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan in the 1950s.[15]

Soymilk was mentioned in various European letters from China beginning in the 17th century.[16]"Soy milk" entered the English language (as "soy-bean milk" ) in an 1897USDAreport.[17][18]Li Yuyingestablished Caséo-Sojaïne, the first soy milk "dairy", inColombes,France, in 1910; he received the first British and American patents for soy milk manufacturing in 1912 and 1913.[14]J.A. Chard began production of "Soy Lac" in New York City, United States, in 1917.[14]Harry W. Miller—an American businessman forced to relocate his factory from Shanghai owing toWorld War II—was similarly compelled by theUSDAand the US dairy industry to use the term "Soya Lac" rather than "soy milk".[14]John Harvey Kellogghad been working with what he called "soymilk" at hisBattle Creek Sanitariumsince 1930, but was similarly compelled to market hisacidophilus-enriched beverage as "Soygal" when it began commercial production in 1942.[19]

A string of 40 court cases against Rich Products between 1949 and 1974 finally established that non-dairy "milks" and imitation dairy products were "a new and distinct food", rather than inferior and illegal knock-offs.[14]Cornellresearchers established theenzymelipoxygenaseas responsible for the "beany"flavor of soy milk made in 1966; the same research established a process for reducing or eliminating the bean flavor from commercial products.[20][21]WithTetra Pakcartonsextending itsshelf-life,Hong Kong-basedVitasoyreintroduced soy milk to the US market in 1980 and brought it to 20 other countries within a few years.[20]Alprosimilarly began production inBelgiumin 1980, quickly becoming Europe's leading producer.[20]New production technology and techniques began to permit soy beverages with an appreciably more milk-like flavor and consistency in the mid-1980s.[22]

Preparation

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Soy milk is made from whole soybeans or full-fat soy flour.[23]The dry beans are soaked in water for a minimum of three hours up to overnight depending on the temperature of the water. The rehydrated beans then undergo wet grinding with enough added water to give the desired solids content to the final product which has a protein content of 1–4%, depending on the method of production.[23]The ratio of water to beans on a weight basis is 10:1 for traditional soy milk.[23]The resultingslurryor purée is brought to a boil to improve its taste properties (see "Soy odor" below), by heat inactivating soybeantrypsin inhibitor,and to sterilize the product.[23][6]Heating at or near the boiling point is continued for a period of time, 15–20 minutes, followed by the removal of insoluble residues (soy pulpfiber) by straining/filtration.[23]

Processing requires the use of ananti-foaming agentor natural defoamer during the boiling step. Bringing filtered soy milk to a boil avoids the problem of foaming. It is generally opaque, white or off-white in color, and approximately the same consistency as cow's milk.[23]Quality attributes during preparation includegerminationtime for the beans used,acidity,totalproteinandcarbohydrates,phytic acidcontent, andviscosity.[23]Raw soy milk may be sweetened, flavored, andfortifiedwithmicronutrients.[6]Once fully processed, soy milk products are typically sold inplastic bottlesorplastic-coated cartons,such astetrapaks.[6]

Soy odor

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Traditional East Asian soymilk has a "beany" odor, partly ofhexanal,considered disagreeable by most Westerners. This is caused by thelipooxygenase(LOX) in the soy oxidizing the fat in the beans. Rehydrating the beans allows the reaction to proceed with the oxygen gas dissolved in soaking water.[24]To eliminate the odor, one can either disable the LOX enzyme with heat or remove the oxygen dissolved in the water. The former can be achieved by soaking beans in hot water (a "hot grind" ), skipping the soak entirely, orblanchingthe soy in water or steam first.[25]The latter can be achieved by a variety of chemical means, such as adding glucose andglucose oxidaseto consume the oxygen.[26]The soybean cultivar also influences the odor[27]and a mutant cultivar lacking LOX completely has been produced.[28]

The issue and preference of soy odor also affects products made from soymilk, especially tofu. SeeTofu § Flavor.

Commerce

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With soybean production increasing worldwide during the early 21st century,[4]and consumer interest in plant milks growing from demand in Asia, Europe, and the United States,[4][5][6]soy milk became the second-most consumed plant milk (afteralmond milk) by 2019.[29][30]Soy milk sales declined in the United States during 2018–19,[5][30]mainly due to the rising popularity of almond milk and loss of market share to the successful introduction ofoat milk.[31]

According to market research in 2019, the worldwide market for soy milk was growing at an annual rate of 6%, and was forecast to reach $11 billion in total commerce by 2025.[32]Growth in consumption was due mainly to expanding the flavors of sweetened soy milks and uses in desserts, whereas unsweetened soy milk was being used particularly in Asia-Pacific countries as an ingredient insnacksand various prepared foods.[32]

Usage

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Nutrition

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Acup(243 mL) serving of a generic unsweetened commercial nutrient-fortified brand of soy milk provides 80caloriesfrom 4 g ofcarbohydrates(including 1 g of sugar), 4 g of fat and 7 g ofprotein.[33]This processed soy milk contains appreciable levels ofvitamin A,B vitamins,andvitamin Din a range of 10 to 45% of theDaily Value,withcalciumandmagnesiumalso in significant content.[33]

It has aglycemic indexof 34±4.[34]Forprotein quality,one study gave soya milk aDigestible Indispensable Amino Acid Score(DIAAS) of 78% for infants, 99% for young children, and 117% for older children, adolescents, and adults, with thelimiting amino acidfor those groups beingleucine,lysine,andvalinerespectively.[35]A DIAAS of 100% or more is considered to be an excellent/highprotein qualitysource.[36]

Nutritional content of human, cow, soy, almond, and oat milks

Non-human milks are fortified

Nutrient value
per 250 mLcup 		Human
milk[37] 		Cow milk
(whole)[38] 		Soy milk
(unsweetened)[39] 		Almond milk
(unsweetened)[40] 		Oat milk
(unsweetened)[41]
Energy,kJ (kcal) 720 (172) 620 (149) 330 (80) 160 (39) 500 (120)
Protein(g) 2.5 7.69 6.95 1.55 3
Fat(g) 10.8 7.93 3.91 2.88 5
Saturated fat(g) 4.9 4.55 0.5 0.21 0.5
Carbohydrate(g) 17.0 11.71 4.23 1.52 16
Fiber(g) 0 0 1.2 0 2
Sugars(g) 17.0 12.32 1 0 7
Calcium(mg) 79 276 301[a] 516[a] 350[a]
Potassium(mg) 125 322 292 176 389
Sodium(mg) 42 105 90 186 101
Vitamin B12(mcg) 0.1 1.10 2.70 0 1.2
Vitamin A(IU) 522 395[b] 503[a] 372[a] -
Vitamin D(IU) 9.8 124[c] 119[a] 110[a] -
Cholesterol(mg) 34.4 24 0 0 0
  1. ^abcdefgCommonly added to plant milks, which do not naturally contain significant levels of the nutrient.
  2. ^Vitamin A fortification is only required for skimmed milk in the US.
  3. ^Vitamin D fortification for milk is mandatory in the US.

Taste

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Dou gian g
Ayoutiaowith a bowl ofdou gian g
Traditional ChineseSữa đậu nành
Simplified ChineseSữa đậu nành
Literal meaningsoybeanbroth
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyindòujiāng
Wade–Gilestou chiang
IPA[tôʊ.tɕjáŋ]
Yue: Cantonese
Yale Romanizationdauh-jēung
Jyutpingdau6-zoeng1
Historic name
Traditional ChineseĐậu hủ tương
Simplified ChineseĐậu hủ tương
Literal meaningtofubroth
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyindòufujiāng
Wade–Gilestou-fu chiang

Manufactured, sweetened soy milk has anoatmeal-like, nutty flavor.[42]Inacidichot drinks, such as coffee,curdlingmay occur, requiring some manufacturers to add acidity regulators.[43]

Phytic acid

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Soybeans, and soy milk in particular, containphytic acid[citation needed],which may act as achelating agentand inhibit mineral absorption, especially for diets already low in minerals.[44][45]However, dietary intake of phytic acid may help reduce the risk of developing colon cancer.[46][47]

Regional

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Soy milk soup with salt and vinegar, along with vegetables andwontons

Soy milk is a common beverage inEast Asian cuisines.

In many countries, soy milk is used inveganand vegetarian food products and as a substituve replacement for cow's milk in many recipes.[29][4]Soy milk is also used in making imitation dairy products such assoy yogurt,soy cream,soykefirand soy-basedcheese analogues.[4][5]It is also used as an ingredient for makingmilkshakes,pancakes,smoothies,bread,mayonnaise,andbaked goods.[6]

Ecological effects

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Meangreenhouse gas emissionsfor one glass (200g) of different milks[29]
Milk Types Greenhouse gas emissions (kg CO2-Ceqper 200g)
Cow milk
0.62
Rice milk
0.23
Soy milk
0.21
Oat milk
0.19
Almond milk
0.16

Usingsoybeansto make milk instead of raising cows isecologicallyadvantageous.[48][49]Cows require much more energy to produce milk, since the farmer must feed the animal, which can consume up to 24 kilograms (53 lb) of food in dry matter basis and 90 to 180 litres (24 to 48 US gal) of water a day, producing an average of 40 kilograms (88 lb) of milk a day.Legumes,including the soybean plant, also replenish thenitrogen contentof the soil in which they are grown.

The cultivation of soybeans in South America is a cause ofdeforestation[50](specifically in the Amazon rainforest) and a range of other large-scale environmental harm.[51]However, the majority of soybean cultivation worldwide, especially in South America where cattle farming is widespread, is intended forlivestock fodderrather than soy milk production.[50]

See also

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  • Soy milk maker
  • Soy yogurt
  • Tofu(soy milk curd)
  • Tofu skin

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