Soybeans are rich in high-quality protein, unsaturated fatty acids, calcium and B vitamins, and are an important source of nutrients for Chinese residents. As a daily drink for the public, soy milk is rich in nutrients and has a mellow taste, which is deeply loved by people. However, if you drink uncooked soy milk, you will experience symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, so it is recommended not to drink it.
Relevant experts said that raw soybeans do contain harmful substances such as lectins, saponins and protease inhibitors. Eating underheated soy milk will stimulate the stomach, causing vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms, affecting the digestion and absorption of nutrients. However, it should be noted that these harmful substances will decompose or denature after heating, and only a large amount of long-term intake will cause certain damage to the human body.
How to drink soy milk safely and healthily?
The best way to do this is to heat it thoroughly. When making soymilk, beware of the phenomenon of “false boiling”, that is, when the temperature reaches about 80 ℃, there will be a lot of foam floating on the surface of the soymilk caused by saponin substances, which makes people mistakenly believe that it is boiled. When boiling soy milk, it should be fully heated to 100 ℃, and then switch to low heat and continue to cook for 5-10 minutes in order to completely destroy the harmful substances in soy milk. In addition, the cooked soy milk has a strong aroma, and the undercooked soy milk will have a beany smell, which can also help us judge whether the soy milk is suitable for drinking.