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Tōnyū (Soy Milk)
豆乳 (Tōnyū)
Also known as: Tōnyū, Soy milk, 豆乳, Soybean milk
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | 豆乳 |
| Common Japanese notations | 豆乳, とうにゅう, ソイミルク |
| Origin | Soybean milk — produced by soaking, grinding, and filtering soybeans; principal Japanese producers Kikkoman (Kikkoman Tonyū — major retail leader), Marusan-ai, Sujahta Mei-mei, Pokka Sapporo; categories include junsui-tonyu (pure), chosei-tonyu (adjusted with sugar/salt), and tonyu-inryo (flavored beverage) |
| Typical functions | Beverage retail (sweetened, flavored varieties), Tofu production raw material, Health/functional positioning (isoflavones, protein), Vegan/vegetarian dairy alternative |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. **Soybean is JAS-recommended-disclosure allergen.** Three categories under JAS: 純粋豆乳 (pure), 調整豆乳 (adjusted), 豆乳飲料 (flavored beverage). |
Tōnyū (豆乳) is soybean milk — Kikkoman is the volume retail leader. Three JAS categories: pure (junsui), adjusted (chosei), flavored beverage (inryo). Universal beverage and tofu production input.
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Common OEM product categories
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- Pure tonyu (junsui) retail (1L cartons)
- Adjusted/flavored tonyu retail
- Industrial tonyu supply for tofu production
Ingredient profile
Soybean milk produced by soaking, grinding, filtering.
OEM applications
Beverage retail.
Tofu production input.
Health/functional positioning.
Vegan dairy alternative.
For OEM: beverage production OEM, tofu production input.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Soybean allergen recommended. Three JAS categories.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Major established global soy milk market. |
|---|---|
| USA | Major US soy milk market. |
| China | Major Chinese soy milk tradition. |
| Korea | Established Korean soy milk market. |
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- What is Tōnyū (Soy Milk)?
- Tōnyū (豆乳) is soybean milk — Kikkoman is the volume retail leader. Three JAS categories: pure (junsui), adjusted (chosei), flavored beverage (inryo). Universal beverage and tofu production input.
- What is the regulatory status of Tōnyū (Soy Milk) in Japan?
- Standard food labeling. **Soybean is JAS-recommended-disclosure allergen.** Three categories under JAS: 純粋豆乳 (pure), 調整豆乳 (adjusted), 豆乳飲料 (flavored beverage).
- What products typically use Tōnyū (Soy Milk)?
- Pure tonyu (junsui) retail (1L cartons) / Adjusted/flavored tonyu retail / Industrial tonyu supply for tofu production
- Where does Tōnyū (Soy Milk) come from?
- Soybean milk — produced by soaking, grinding, and filtering soybeans; principal Japanese producers Kikkoman (Kikkoman Tonyū — major retail leader), Marusan-ai, Sujahta Mei-mei, Pokka Sapporo; categories include junsui-tonyu (pure), chosei-tonyu (adjusted with sugar/salt), and tonyu-inryo (flavored beverage)
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Tōnyū (Soy Milk)?
- JSCI: 豆乳
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References
- Japan Soybean Milk Industry Association — production reference
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.