Soy Milk (also known as soya milk) is a non dairy form of milk that is made from soya beans,it contains all the amino acids (the building blocks of proteins) that the human body needs.
So Soy milk has traditionally be drunk by westerners who are allergic to cows milk but is is gaining in popularity in the western world due to its associated health benefits of a good source of lecithin, B vitamins and vitamin E. Vitamin E is helpful in maintaining healthy skin.
Soy milk is made by mashing up soya beans in hot water and straining the remaining liquid.
Gellan gum is a plant-based alternative to gelatin that can be used in soya milk which can help suspending the soy protein and with good flavor release.Gellan gum has gelling, stabilizing, and texture-enhancing properties,it is commonly added to fortified juices and plant milks to help stabilize supplemental nutrients like calcium, keeping them mixed into the beverage rather than pooled at the bottom of the container.
Soya beans are also a great source of fibre so soy milk has the health benefit of containing a good deal more fibre than cows milk which helps our general digestive functions.
Soy milk does contain fats but the fats it contains are good fats and it is cholesterol free which means when replacing cow’s milk it can help prevent clogged arteries and heart disease.
Soy milk is also lactose free. Around 75% of the globes population have some kind of lactose intolerance and this is especially true of those of African and Asian origin. This means that Soy milk is a good alternative to dairy milk for those with a lactose intolerance.
If you are allergic to cows milk then Soy milk might be a good alternative. About 2.5% of children are allergic to cow’s milk whereas only 0.5% of children are allergic to soy milk.
