Trends in Healthy Beverages and Food Safety Challenges

Since the pandemic, consumer demand for beverages with health benefits has been on the rise. With the market's growing emphasis on functional and nutritious products, the plant-based beverage market is expected to expand rapidly. According to global market forecasts, the total revenue of the plant-based milk market will exceed $27 billion by 2027, indicating a strong consumer desire for healthier, more natural beverage options.

The diverse selection of plant-based milks reflects the market demand for healthy beverages.

Client Case Study: Pure Soymilk with a Commitment to Being Land-Friendly

Our client, CAN - Culture Art and Nature, operates under the philosophy of "Land-friendly practices, starting with a cup of soymilk." They insist on using locally grown soybeans from Taiwan, which not only enhances the quality of their soy products but, more importantly, protects Taiwan's land, shortens food miles, and reduces carbon emissions from import transportation.

In their soy product production, CAN uses Ta Ti Hsing's "SHOKUNIN ONE" all-in-one automatic soymilk machine. This equipment uses high-temperature steam for cooking, completely eliminating the need for defoamers. The soymilk is filtered only after its concentration meets the standard, resulting in a pure, rich soymilk with a concentration of nearly 10 degrees Brix.

The Hidden Dangers of Traditional Soymilk Production: Are Defoamers a Necessary Evil?

Soybeans contain a natural compound called "saponin," which has excellent foaming properties. When heating raw soymilk, the temperature must rise above 80°C to eliminate the saponin. However, the heating process generates a large amount of foam, which can easily lead to "false boiling," where heating is stopped before the soymilk is fully cooked. Consuming undercooked soymilk can cause discomfort and, in severe cases, even be harmful to health.

Therefore, many producers add defoamers to eliminate foam and ensure the soymilk is heated to a fully cooked state. However, defoamers are chemical agents, and even if they pass inspections, long-term consumption may still have adverse effects on the human body.

Ta Ti Hsing's Solution: The SHOKUNIN ONE Fully Automatic Soymilk Machine

Ta Ti Hsing's "SHOKUNIN ONE" is a fully automated soymilk machine that integrates grinding, cooking, and filtering processes into one unit. Its unique steam heating method fundamentally solves the foaming problem, allowing producers to safely and efficiently create high-quality soymilk without using defoamers. This not only effectively reduces soymilk loss, but its high-efficiency pressing and filtering technology also increases the yield. The special heating method also adds a rich, smooth, and aromatic flavor to the soymilk.

The SHOKUNIN ONE integrates the complete soymilk production process, ensuring quality and efficiency.

With its compact size and small footprint, the "SHOKUNIN ONE" is ideal for use in small shops. It provides small-scale food and beverage operators with professional soymilk equipment that is easy to operate and suitable for small-batch production, making it the perfect partner for starting an additive-free soymilk business.