An experiment measuring the coagulation of soybean milk
was carried out using protease from Bacillus licheniformis B- 6-4J. To
coagulate soybean milk (10% total solids), it was
found that an addition of more than 1% (w/V) of dry enzyme was needed. Excess additions
of enzyme did not yield any significant changes in gel strength. Where high
amounts of Glucono-δ-lactone( GDL) were present, progressively larger enzyme
quantities resulted in progressively softer gels. In samples with GDL
concentrations of 0.1% or less, the enzyme addition resulted in a hard gel. Ice
cream produced from soybean milk and soy-milk curds was
also evaluated. Compared to non-treated soy milk, an ice mix containing
soy-milk curds showed high viscosity and was found to be suited to ice cream
production. By examining the effects of milk homogenization and the addition of
fat to soy-milk curds, it was possible to produce soy-milk ice cream with a
slight soybean flavor and good texture.