Plant Milks
Soy Milk (Unsweetened) in gelato
Unsweetened soy milk is a plant-based milk made from soybeans and water, containing no added sugar. In gelato it serves as a dairy-free liquid base, contributing water, plant protein and a little fat while adding almost no sweetness or anti-freezing power of its own.
Balancing parameters
Per 100 g of product, verified against independent food-science sources (listed below).
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Solids | 7.6% |
| Water | 92.4% |
| Sugars | 0.6% |
| Fat | 2.1% |
| MSNF | 0% |
| Protein | 3.5% |
| POD (sweetening power) | 0.6 |
| PAC (anti-freezing power) | 0.6 |
Typical use: 50-65% of the mix as the main liquid base in vegan gelato (direct replacement for dairy milk)
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Use unsweetened soy milk as the primary liquid base for vegan and dairy-free gelato, replacing whole milk roughly volume-for-volume. It carries about 7-8% total solids (3.5% protein, 2.1% fat) and near-zero sugars, so it contributes essentially no PAC or POD; you must supply all sweetness and freezing-point depression from added sugars (sucrose, dextrose, glucose syrups). Soy protein aids emulsification and body, giving a smoother mouthfeel than water-based mixes. Because it lacks lactose and milk solids-non-fat, rebuild MSNF-equivalent structure with the sugar/stabilizer blend and consider a little added fat for creaminess.
Origin & background
Soy milk has been consumed in China for centuries; a stone kitchen slab from the Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 CE) at Han Mausoleum No. 1 is widely cited as depicting soy-milk production. Commercial unsweetened cartons became common in Western markets from the late 20th century, and USDA FoodData Central lists standardized "Soy milk, unsweetened" entries used for nutrition labeling.
Frequently asked questions
Sources
- USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy item 11320100 "Soy milk, unsweetened" (per 100g: water 92.4 g, protein 3.55 g, fat 2.12 g, carbohydrate 1.29 g, total sugars 0.56 g, ash 0.41 g) — https://www.nutritionvalue.org/Soy_milk%2C_unsweetened_11320100_nutritional_value.html
- USDA FoodData Central FDC 1750337 "Soy milk, unsweetened, plain, shelf stable" — https://tools.myfooddata.com/nutrition-facts/1750337/100g
- Alpro Unsweetened Soya Drink, manufacturer nutrition declaration (per 100 ml: protein 3.3 g, fat 1.8 g, carbohydrate 1.4 g, of which sugars 0 g, fibre 0.6 g) — https://www.alpro.com/en-gb/products/drinks/soya-no-sugars