Soy: Nutritious Power Food

Types of Soy Products

The names of various types of soy can be confusing, so we've provided a beginner's guide to choosing, storing, and eating various kinds of soy.

1. Tofu
What: Curdled soymilk
How to use: Marinate it or combine it with other ingredients as it absorbs those flavors. Add tofu to casseroles and stir-fries.
Note: Silken tofu is generally used in desserts, firm tofu in main dishes.

2. Soymilk
What: Liquid pressed from the soybean
How to use: Use in place of cow's milk.
Note: Lactose- and cholesterol-free and available in different flavors.

3. Soy cheese
What: Made from tofu
How to use: Nondairy substitute for cheese.
Note: Loses much of its nutritional value in processing but still good to use if you can't have cow's milk cheese.

4. Tempeh
What: Fermented soybean product
How to use: Often marinated, grilled, or fried as a meat substitute.
Note: Sold frozen or refrigerated.