SOYMILK Soymilk is the rich creamy milk of whole soybeans. With its unique nutty flavour and rich nutrition, soy milk can be used in a variety of ways. In China and Japan, fresh soymilk is made daily using a simple, centuries old process of grinding soaked and cooked soybeans and pressing the dissolved soymilk ut of the beans. In these countires, soymilk is sold by street vendors or in cafes. It is served hot or cold, and is often sweetened for a delightful beverage or flavoured with soy sauce, onions, and vegetables to produce a spicy soup.

Buying And Storing Soamilk Soymilk is sold in supermarkets, health food stores, and specialty food shops. It is most commonly found in aseptic (non refrigerated) quart and 8-ounce containers, but is also sold refrigerated in plastic quart and half gallon containers. Unopened, aseptically packaged, soymilk can be stored by room temperature for several months. Once it is opened, the soymilk must be refrigerated. It will stay fresh for about 5 days. Soymilk also is sold as a powder which must be mixed with water. Soymilk powder should be stored in the refrigerator or freezer. Types Of Soymilk Soymilk is available as a plain, unflavoured beverage or in a variety of flavours including chocolate, vanilla, carob and almond. With the growing interest in lower-fat products, a number of "lite" soymilks, with a reduced fat content, are appearing on the market. Tips For Using Soymilk Soymilk can be used in almost any way that cow's milk is used. Try plain or flavoured soymilk as a refreshing drink Pour soymilk over hot or cold breakfast cereal Use soymilk to make cream sauces that are cholesterol-free and low in saturated fat Make rich pancakes and waffle mixes Create your own delicious shakes with soymilk, ice cream or tofu, and fruit Use soymilk to make cream soups Try soymilk instead of evaporated milk to produce lower-fat custards and pumpkin pies