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What Is Whole Soy Milk? How It Differs from Regular Soy Milk
How is whole soy milk different from regular soy milk? Compare how they're made, how they taste and what they contain, plus what to look for on the label.
How regular soy milk is made
Traditional soy milk is made by soaking soybeans, grinding them, cooking the mixture and then filtering out the pulp (okara). What's left is soy milk. It tastes light, but some of the soybean, such as most of its dietary fibre, is removed with the pulp.
Whole soy milk keeps the whole bean
Whole soy milk usually means soy milk made without filtering out the pulp. The beans are ground very finely so the entire soybean stays in the drink. As a result, whole soy milk is:
- Richer: thicker, with a more pronounced soy flavour.
- Closer to the whole bean: including the fibre that regular soy milk filters out.
- Still smooth: fine grinding means no grittiness.
Whole soy milk vs regular soy milk
| Whole soy milk | Regular soy milk | |
|---|---|---|
| Pulp | Kept, whole bean ground | Filtered out |
| Texture | Rich and smooth | Light and thinner |
| Dietary fibre | More retained | Mostly removed with the pulp |
| In drinks | Holds up in coffee and tea | Flavour is more easily masked |
Actual nutrition varies by brand. Always check the nutrition label on the pack.
3 things to check when choosing
- Ingredients: the simpler the better. Look out for extra additives.
- Nutrition label: protein per serving, and whether the sugar content suits you.
- Origin and storage: where the beans come from, and refrigerate after opening as directed.
How to enjoy whole soy milk
With its rich flavour and body, whole soy milk is great on its own and especially good in drinks: add coffee for a soy latte, matcha for matcha soy, or black tea for soy milk tea. Its taste won't get lost. For more ideas, see what to add to unsweetened soy milk.
SOYCLUB Whole Soy Milk
SOYCLUB makes whole soy milk from soybeans grown in Italy. It is all natural, high in protein and has no additives, with 12g of protein per serving in a 1000ml carton. Starting from a familiar taste, we want soy milk to find its way into more people's days and into all kinds of coffee and tea drinks. Read the SOYCLUB story.
FAQ
How is whole soy milk different from regular soy milk?
Regular soy milk is filtered to remove the okara (soybean pulp). Whole soy milk grinds the entire soybean very finely and keeps the pulp, so it is creamier and keeps more of the soybean, such as dietary fibre.
Is whole soy milk gritty?
No. The beans are ground very finely, so it drinks smoothly. It just tastes richer than regular soy milk.
How do I choose a whole soy milk?
Check the ingredients list (the simpler the better), the protein per serving on the nutrition label, and the origin and storage instructions on the pack.
What soybeans does SOYCLUB use?
SOYCLUB Whole Soy Milk is made from soybeans grown in Italy. It is all natural, high in protein and has no additives, with 12g of protein per serving.
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