| dippyduck |
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| 17/08/2008 20:28 |
soya milk- an aquired taste?
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Every now and then I think I should try soya milk but always seems to have a bitter after taste - is it me.
Do you know of a brand that tastes like milk?
Is it just me - do you get used to it??
| Lillie |
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| 17/08/2008 20:31 |
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Hi Dippy
Yes it is rather an acquired taste, but now I have it all the time over cereal and in tea and coffee.
I like the Alpro brand (in blue carton)
Sue x
| dippyduck |
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| 17/08/2008 20:33 |
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Thanks Sue
I will have to keep trying!
| Chickadee |
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| 17/08/2008 20:55 |
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I like the Alpro brand too Dippy. I have it on cereal and now no longer enjoy cow's milk on cereal, but I don't put soya in tea or coffee - it just doesn't taste the same. You can get the Alpro in half litre cartons, so it doesn't go off before you finish it!
| Nettlecombe |
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| 17/08/2008 21:56 |
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I agree that soya milk is an acquired taste. Now, I don't like the Alpro brand, and much prefer "So Good", which I use to make my porridge every morning; however, I have good old cow's skimmed milk in my tea - tea with soya milk just does not taste very nice at all.
| beckybrox |
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| 17/08/2008 22:09 |
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Aldi has nice soya milk, quite creamy taste, cheap too.
| whitleybay |
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| 17/08/2008 22:13 |
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How strange, I bought some Soya milk taday as my teenage son has developed asthma this year and the doc advised to reduce as much dairy produce as possible. He tried it for the first time tonight, his comment was "this is disgusting" so I have not felt tempted to try myself so far!
| dippyduck |
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| 17/08/2008 22:31 |
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Thank you - will keep looking - what a co-incidence Whitley Bay.
I visited Whitley Bay last weekend and it was lovely as usual!
Are you from there?
| whitleybay |
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| 17/08/2008 22:48 |
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Hi Dippy, no I am from Blyth about 5 miles north , but WB holds such great memories I thought thats what I would be on the forum. I now am landlocked in Leicester, I miss the seaside.
| faithfulone |
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| 18/08/2008 08:57 |
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Hello dippy
I have had soya milk since the early 80s and it does take a while to get used to .
However you need to try both types. There is a big difference because one sort is sweetened - often with apple juice- and the other is unsweetened.
I cant remember what milk tastes like but some people prefer the unsweetened.
They are both made in all makes but you may find you prefer the unsweetened one on cereal.
So dont give up until you have tried both - and stick at it for about a week.
Personally I buy the sweetened as it tastes better on cereal to me.
Mind you the makes taste different too, the cheapest ones are Tescos own brand. They always produce their own type when they spot something selling well. In my opinion doesnt tast as good as the main brands tho.
good luck!
faithfulone
| dippyduck |
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| 18/08/2008 09:23 |
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Faithfulone
Thankyou _ I felt it needed to be sweeter - I did not know you could get a sweetened version!
I am told you have to try some thing 10 times for the taste to becoem accustomed - will get some today and let you all know how it goes!
| dolphin57 |
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| 18/08/2008 09:45 |
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I am on a dairy free diet and have also been told to steer clear of soya so now take Oat milk with my porridge in the morning. It has a lovely creamy taste and I prefer it to soya. Worth a try if you are avoiding dairy.
| jessie_1 |
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| 18/08/2008 11:38 |
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I have so good soya light milk on my cereals, I find it tastes really nice.But haven't tried it in tea/coffee.
| PatsyW |
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| 18/08/2008 13:59 |
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I like the Morrisons sweetened version - I can drink it "neat" and on cereal but I don't think I could have it in tea though! It takes a while but you do get used to.
| feathers |
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| 18/08/2008 16:03 |
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Quote:
Hi Dippy, no I am from Blyth about 5 miles north , but WB holds such great memories I thought thats what I would be on the forum. I now am landlocked in Leicester, I miss the seaside.
Well it's stotting down today (you'll know what I mean!) so not very nice.
As for soya milk - I'd rather go without. Ditto butter v spread.
| JustJules |
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| 18/08/2008 16:28 |
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Hi, I have tried Soya milk in the past but never quite got used to the taste. I have now been on Rice Milk which is really nice. It looks like skimmed milk but it tastes sweet and is far nicer than soya milk. It's called Rice Dream and most of the supermarkets sell it as do Holland & Barrett. I can't bear cow's milk on my cereal or porridge now.
| jessie_1 |
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| 18/08/2008 17:59 |
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just out of curiosity Is Rice Milk, good for lowering cholesterol/your diet? Also I have given up buying Bertolli,(as instructed by dietician) as its soo expensive, now buy light version of butter. tastes a lot better as well.
| amelica2 |
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| 18/08/2008 18:07 |
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Been using Waitroses Organic soya milk which is sweetened by apple juice so quite a pleasant taste. Great for cereals, white sauce etc. but not good in tea/coffee as it curdles.
OH has dairy allergy so this is ideal solution.
amelica2
| dippyduck |
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| 19/08/2008 13:23 |
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Put the sweetened soya milk on my porridge and it was fine!
However checked the calorie contents and its twice that of my skimmed Milk??
Is it really any better for me??
| Verite |
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| 22/08/2008 02:43 |
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Hey Dippyduck
Just read your post. Yes takes a while to get used to but we are lucky here as you get it fresh, that makes a difference as well.
My tip for you is to make a power smoothie with it. I blend a cup of Soya with 1/2 cup oat flakes and dash of honey and a banana and I whiz it all together then poor into my cup and drink while walking to work. That keeps me going till at least lunch time.
| dippyduck |
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| 22/08/2008 08:09 |
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Verite
Thanks - sounds yummy will give it a go!
| jessie_1 |
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| 22/08/2008 08:15 |
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Dippy, use soya light (so good) its as low fat as skimmed. I use weight wathcers guide lines i.e points system, and 1/4 pt soya is the same points as 1/4 pt of skim milk.
| dippyduck |
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| 22/08/2008 08:28 |
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Thanks Mrs Hinge
Do you get it in the supermarket?
Thanks
| jessie_1 |
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| 22/08/2008 08:54 |
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yes I know they sell it in morrisons and tesco's.also Alpro light is another good one.
have a good day
Mrs_Hinge
| lobelia |
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| 26/08/2008 21:45 |
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I have been dairy free for nearly two years now.Have been drinking Morrisons unsweetened soya. Which is ok, but curdles if you try it in coffee (haven't drunk coffee for two years!!). Recently tried Alpro, it has a creamier taste, but is a lot more expensive. Used it in sauces & mash & the family didn't complain.