Soy-Based Milk Substitutes

Soymilk is typically made by blanching soybeans in hot water, then grinding them and filtering out the solids. The process actually has many complicated steps, with the result that different brands vary greatly in appearance, flavor, and mouthfeel. Most brands contain flavorings and sweeteners to mask the “beany” taste of soymilk, and are thickened with carrageenan or other gums. Because soymilk is such a common milk substitute, it is often fortified with calcium, vitamin D, and B vitamins, to mimic the nutritional profile of whole milk.