Vegan soy milk is available at any grocery, and offers numerous advantages over cows’ milk.
While you can certainly make it at home, the results will likely be disappointing compared to a commercial version. That’s because when soybeans are cooked, a certain protein becomes denatured and gives the resultant milk an odd flavor. Most commercial brands use a special process to remove this denatured protein, which results in much better tasting milk than you can make at home.
Health Benefits of Soy Milk
Soy milk has plenty of protein and is much lower in saturated fat than cow’s milk. It’s far more nutritious than almond milk, and often contains six or seven times as much protein. You can purchase soy milk in aseptic shelf-stable packaging, or in cartons alongside cow’s milk in your grocery store.
Soy milk is a fantastic source of protein. A typical brand carries a whopping seven grams of protein per cup, which compares to one gram for many rice or almond milks, and zero grams for coconut milk.
Don’t believe the dairy industry’s claims that their product is a uniquely good source of calcium. Many soy milk brands are calcium fortified, and offer even more calcium per serving than cows’ milk.
Consider choosing an unsweetened brand—you’ll get a pleasant, nutty flavor without a big dose of sugar.
Vegan Soy Milk Brands:
- Edensoy
- Pacific Natural Foods Unsweetened Organic Original
- Silk
- Trader Joe’s Organic Soy Beverage
- WestSoy Organic Unsweetened Plain
- 365 Everyday Value (Whole Foods Brand) Unsweetened Original Soymilk
Related pages: vegan milks, almond milk, and coconut milk.
