Soy Milk

Soy milk is a smooth, off-white plant-based beverage made by soaking and grinding soybeans with water, then straining the liquid. It tastes mildly beany and nutty with a creamy body that steams well for foam; it works in coffee, smoothies, baking, and savory sauces. Sold in shelf-stable cartons and refrigerated jugs, it comes unsweetened, lightly sweetened, or flavored.

Originated in China and spread across East Asia, with modern global production expanding in the 20th century. Commercial methods cook, homogenize, and often fortify the liquid before packaging for widespread distribution.