soybean milk
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Definition
Noun: A plant-based liquid beverage produced by soaking, grinding, and straining soybeans. It is a common dairy milk substitute, often fortified with vitamins and minerals, and used as a beverage, in cooking, and as a base for products like tofu.
Usage
"Soybean milk" is used as a non-count noun to refer to the beverage itself. It is commonly found in contexts related to health food, vegan or lactose-free diets, Asian cuisine, and cooking. - It is typically stored in cartons and can be found refrigerated or in shelf-stable packaging. - It can be consumed plain, sweetened, flavored (e.g., vanilla, chocolate), or unsweetened.
Examples
- As a beverage:
- In cooking:
- As a dietary choice:
Advanced Usage
- "fortified soybean milk": Soybean milk that has had nutrients like calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12 added to it to match the nutritional profile of dairy milk.
- Pediatricians may recommend fortified soybean milk for toddlers with milk allergies.
Variants and Related Words
- Soy milk: A more common, shortened form with identical meaning.
- Soya milk: A variant spelling primarily used in British English.
- Tofu: A solid food product made by coagulating soybean milk.
- Dairy milk: The animal-derived liquid that soybean milk often replaces.
Synonyms
- Plant-based milk (general category)
- Soy beverage
- Non-dairy milk (general category)
Antonyms
- Dairy milk
- Cow's milk
- Animal milk
Related Phrases/Compounds
- Soybean milk maker: A kitchen appliance designed to make fresh soybean milk at home.
- Soybean milk powder: A dehydrated form of soybean milk.
Noun
- a milk substitute containing soybean flour and water; used in some infant formulas and in making tofu