Soya milk is most commonly found in aseptic cartons. Some producers add thickeners to their soya milk to give it a mouth feel of cow's milk. Traditionally, soya milk has a beany taste which is well accepted by the Chinese, but less by the Western palate. By using correct processing techniques, this beany taste can be reduced or eliminated. Recently, with the recognition of its health benefits and with its improved flavor and texture, soya milk has now a high and rising acceptance.
Plain soya milk is very nutritive: it's an excellent source of high quality proteins, isoflavones and B-vitamins. Soy milk is free of the milk sugar (lactose) and is a good choice for people who are lactose intolerant. Also, it is a good alternative to those who are allergic the proteins of cow's milk.