Cutting the cost of soy milk?

Solinvicta · 03-02-2008, 04:15 AM

Hey everyone,

I'm a pretty avid drinker of soy milk. I don't use it exclusively over cow's milk, but I do typically have it over cereal, and in my tea. Anyway, there seem to be lots of frugal fans of dry milk as a way to save money, but I was wondering - are there any comparable tips on making soy milk cheaper? I found a recipe for making it online, but it looking pretty involved...is there such a thing as "dry" soy milk? Or has anybody tried out those soy milk machines? I'm nervous to buy kitchen gadgets, when I think how well the pasta machine I bought a while back worked out!

USCGamecocks · 03-02-2008, 06:01 AM

I drink soy milk too. Aside from coupons I don't think there are anything that makes it cheaper.

leslieinbham · 03-02-2008, 04:28 PM

maybe someone w/celiac disease, or someone who has kids on the autism diet (very similar to celiac). Both require dairy restriction and most use soy. Or just moms w/kids w/dairy allergies. They (we) love to talk about that sort of thing. I would check w/a group of moms (online or locally or whatever) who have kids on dairy restrictions for whatever reason. If anyone could figure it out, it would be a mom.

regards,
leslie

auungbong · 03-02-2008, 04:48 PM

Being a vegetarian and a constant soy milk drinker, it was pretty frustrating to see the price of soy milk being 3 dollars plus. However, during the past 2 years I noticed soy milk has been purchased by tons of people (because of this new health era) and its great because the price of soy milk has actually gone down. Not soo much down that I can buy two at a time but I always bought the refridgerated ones. I didnt know there was such thing as soy milk that you could keep in your pantry for up to 6 months or so. Its a lot cheaper and its more beneficial since soy milk cant stay in the fridge like regular milk does.

I hope viewers who havent drank soy milk before to try it, and YES I understand the costs of buying it is more than buying hormone induced milk, oops, I mean....

But to answer your question, there are soy milk machines? Ive heard about it, seems pretty cool and cheaper in the long run.

Solinvicta · 03-02-2008, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by auungbong

Being a vegetarian and a constant soy milk drinker, it was pretty frustrating to see the price of soy milk being 3 dollars plus. However, during the past 2 years I noticed soy milk has been purchased by tons of people (because of this new health era) and its great because the price of soy milk has actually gone down.

I've noticed this too...it also seems that there is a much greater variety of brands than were available just a few years ago. It's always been one of those things, though, where I've wondered why it costs as much as it does. I mean, soy beans are cheap livestock food

But, I guess the demand just hasn't been that high. Plus, I'd guess the packaging costs are pretty high.

Anyway, I found a site for the soy milk machines - memorably enough, it's www.soymilkmaker.com .

purplefdu · 03-03-2008, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by auungbong

I hope viewers who havent drank soy milk before to try it, and YES I understand the costs of buying it is more than buying hormone induced milk, oops, I mean....

Not all dairys use BGH milk.....in fact Hood milk specifically has not for many years before it was a widely known issue. Which is also the brand that uses a light block bottle....needless to say the one I've bought since I've lived in Maine.

I have made soy milk as well as almond using the Vitamix my parents use for a school project. Its pretty easy if your machine can handle it, but not something I think I'd enjoy doing on a regular basis. My mom has drank soy milk since I can remember in the 80's and normally just buys in bulk when she finds a good sale and/or coupons. Shelf stable soy milk is great. She normally keeps 2/3 vanilla 1/3 regular 1/3 chocolate.

I've noticed 8th Continent has had alot of coupons out lately but not how reasonable it makes the price.

jkuo13 · 03-03-2008, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Solinvicta

Anyway, there seem to be lots of frugal fans of dry milk as a way to save money, but I was wondering - are there any comparable tips on making soy milk cheaper? I found a recipe for making it online, but it looking pretty involved...is there such a thing as "dry" soy milk? Or has anybody tried out those soy milk machines?

You actually can get dried soymilk powder, at least at an Asian grocery store. It's got more of an instant breakfast drink flavor, so if you're used to having the store-bought refrigerated stuff, it might taste a little thin and powdery.

I've looked into getting a soymilk maker, and they are very tempting. We go through quite a bit of soymilk in our household. I did a mental back of the envelope calculation and determined that a soymilk maker wouldn't really save us any money once you factored in time-costs with cleaning and maintaining the soymilk maker. But I will say, fresh soymilk is absolutely divine tasting. It blows store bought out of the water. My opinion is that you don't get the soymilk maker to save you money but to make really fresh soymilk.

Milehimama · 03-03-2008, 09:17 AM

I've never seen dried soy milk at the store. I'm still looking for organic powdered milk! Rumor has it that it exists, but I can't find it locally and by the time I pay for shipping, I might as well buy fresh.

Just keep your eye out for coupons and don't be brand loyal!

rstlne · 03-03-2008, 12:04 PM

In my area, soy milk at the Asian grocery is around half the price of soy milk at the supermarket. I'm not sure how the two compare in terms of quality.

Solinvicta · 03-03-2008, 02:56 PM

I tried the soy milk from a local Asian grocery store a while ago, and didn't care for it as much. It had a much stronger "beany" taste that the stuff you can pick up from the supermarket. I'm a bit more used to soy milk now, though, so maybe that taste wouldn't bother me as much any more.

I'll have to try looking for the dried powder at the store too next time I'm there. Thanks for the tip, jkuo13!

03-02-2008, 04:15 AM	#1
Solinvicta Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 74 Reputation: (12)	Cutting the cost of soy milk? Hey everyone, I'm a pretty avid drinker of soy milk. I don't use it exclusively over cow's milk, but I do typically have it over cereal, and in my tea. Anyway, there seem to be lots of frugal fans of dry milk as a way to save money, but I was wondering - are there any comparable tips on making soy milk cheaper? I found a recipe for making it online, but it looking pretty involved...is there such a thing as "dry" soy milk? Or has anybody tried out those soy milk machines? I'm nervous to buy kitchen gadgets, when I think how well the pasta machine I bought a while back worked out!

03-02-2008, 06:01 AM	#2
USCGamecocks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 123 Reputation: (19)	I drink soy milk too. Aside from coupons I don't think there are anything that makes it cheaper. __________________ Timemakeover.com - Time Management Articles & Resources

03-02-2008, 04:28 PM	#3
leslieinbham Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 23 Reputation: (11)	If anyone would know how to do this, it would be maybe someone w/celiac disease, or someone who has kids on the autism diet (very similar to celiac). Both require dairy restriction and most use soy. Or just moms w/kids w/dairy allergies. They (we) love to talk about that sort of thing. I would check w/a group of moms (online or locally or whatever) who have kids on dairy restrictions for whatever reason. If anyone could figure it out, it would be a mom. regards, leslie

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03-02-2008, 04:48 PM	#4
auungbong Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: I reside in a town Posts: 2 Reputation: (10)	Being a vegetarian and a constant soy milk drinker, it was pretty frustrating to see the price of soy milk being 3 dollars plus. However, during the past 2 years I noticed soy milk has been purchased by tons of people (because of this new health era) and its great because the price of soy milk has actually gone down. Not soo much down that I can buy two at a time but I always bought the refridgerated ones. I didnt know there was such thing as soy milk that you could keep in your pantry for up to 6 months or so. Its a lot cheaper and its more beneficial since soy milk cant stay in the fridge like regular milk does. I hope viewers who havent drank soy milk before to try it, and YES I understand the costs of buying it is more than buying hormone induced milk, oops, I mean.... But to answer your question, there are soy milk machines? Ive heard about it, seems pretty cool and cheaper in the long run.

03-03-2008, 09:17 AM	#8
Milehimama Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 116 Reputation: (13)	I've never seen dried soy milk at the store. I'm still looking for organic powdered milk! Rumor has it that it exists, but I can't find it locally and by the time I pay for shipping, I might as well buy fresh. Just keep your eye out for coupons and don't be brand loyal!

03-03-2008, 12:04 PM	#9
rstlne Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 361 Reputation: (115)	In my area, soy milk at the Asian grocery is around half the price of soy milk at the supermarket. I'm not sure how the two compare in terms of quality.

03-03-2008, 02:56 PM	#10
Solinvicta Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 74 Reputation: (12)	I tried the soy milk from a local Asian grocery store a while ago, and didn't care for it as much. It had a much stronger "beany" taste that the stuff you can pick up from the supermarket. I'm a bit more used to soy milk now, though, so maybe that taste wouldn't bother me as much any more. I'll have to try looking for the dried powder at the store too next time I'm there. Thanks for the tip, jkuo13!