xveganjoshx Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Who here has experience with the soyabella soymilk maker?http://www.soyabella.com/index.php I drink at least 2 gallons of soymilk a week. And it's not cheap. I drink Silk, and pay about 15 dollars a week just for soymilk. That's about 60 dollars a month just in soymilk! Buying a soyabella would make things a hell of a lot cheaper. I hear that homemade soymilk would taste different than Silk, but I use soymilk as a base for my smoothies so it shouldn't matter much. What I'm really interested in is the nutritional aspect of soyabella milk. What are the calories, PROTEIN, fat, and carbs per glass? How does it compare to silk, nutritionally? I know it won't have the fortified vitamins, but I don't need them (my b12 is too high lol). I couldn't find this information online. If the soyabella is comparable to silk then I'll buy it. It would pay for itself in less than 2 months. Thanks for any info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pink Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Currently looking at the link and I think I might get one too. I also spend/used to spend a lot on Soymilk. So I'm in the same boat as you. Except my plan was to one day afford a gallon for each day of the week. now that would get expensive. I just wonder if it would be possible to combine ingredients in the maker. Like raw soybeans and raw peanuts and other stuff too. Although I'd use it as a base for shakes too. But I would also use it to make my own ice cream and special super workout shakes. EDIT: I'm still reading the link. It says for some recepies you have to soak the soybeans for a few hours. Why is that? It seems like an awful lot of work. I'd rather just wash them and dump them in the machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 My b12 is too high as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I have a SoyQuick soymilk maker. It does the same thing but isn't quite as easy to clean. As for taste its much different unless you add all the crap store bought soymilk has(which you can do). I like the bland taste of real Asian soymilk so I use it as is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xveganjoshx Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 What about the nutrition facts?Would it have the same nutrition as the soybeans, maybe minus some fiber or something? Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DV Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I've had both the SoyQuick and SoyaBella. I personally like the SoyQuick better. As for the nutritional information, if you make it with the most concentrated water setting, then I believe it's similar to unsweetened soy milk as far as nutritional data. Therefore, I estimate my homemade (unsweetened, unthickened) soy milk to have the following per 8 oz: Calories: 56Protein: 5.6Carbs: 3 gmFat:3.5 gm I used the info on Bryanna Clark Grogan's website and subtracted for the cane sugar that she adds to her milk. I usually allow my beans to soak overnight and make the milk in the morning. If you don't allow the beans to soak long enough then the milk will be too thin. If your house is very warm it might only take 6 hours to soak and it could take over 12 hours if your house is very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xveganjoshx Posted March 7, 2008 Author Share Posted March 7, 2008 I've had both the SoyQuick and SoyaBella. I personally like the SoyQuick better. Any particular reason? Ease of use, taste? I'm looking to buy one of these soon, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pink Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 DV, Can yous still drink thin soymilk? Is there any dangers? I'm too lazy to soak soybeans overnight. I'd want the machine to be able to make soymilk right away at the drop of a hat if I needed a quick protein fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 DV, Can yous still drink thin soymilk? Is there any dangers? Why would it be dangerous? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DV Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Josh and Pink, I'll answer your questions. Josh, I like the SoyQuick better probably because I had that one first and am just used to the way it makes milk. The top part is not easier to clean compared to the SoyaBella but the bottom part is much easier and can be used as a pitcher when the motor burns out (there are electrical parts in the top and bottom of the SoyaBella but the SoyQuick is contained in the top). I gave my SoyaBella to another forum member when I got a great deal on a new SoyQuick, so I didn't use it for long. Either is okay really. Pink, you cannot make soymilk if you don't soak the beans. First, you might ruin the soymilk maker. Imagine putting little rocks in your blender vs. chewy beans. Second, you won't get any milk, just water with a scarce amount of soy if any. If soaking beans is too much work then cleaning the machine will be too much work. It's important to immediately soak the working parts of the machine after making the milk. Keeping the mesh clean is most important or you won't get good milk - just watered down soymilk. I soak everything and clean it within a few hours. I also put the mesh container through the dishwasher occasionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pink Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 They should make a slow soymilk maker that slow makes it while it soaks. Liek a crock pot. If that is indeed possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 They should make a slow soymilk maker that slow makes it while it soaks. Liek a crock pot. If that is indeed possible. Why? Just stop being lazy and soak the beans...not too hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 It really is one of the easiest things you can do...much easier than juicing oranges or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DV Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Pink, You might be able to do that but it's much better to drain the soaking water. Honestly, it's not a big deal. If you can't use the beans immediately after soaking, you put them in the refridgerator for a day or so until you're ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubby2112 Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Yeah, soaking the beans is not a big deal at all. The only thing it requires is that you plan your soak to be ready by the time you need to make milk. Cleaning the maker, especially the basket thing the beans sit in, is definitely more work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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