Soymilk is usually made from liquid expressed from whole soaked soybeans or from isolated soy protein. It is available plain or flavored with chocolate, vanilla, almond, or carob, full-fat or reduced fat. Rice milk is made from simmered brown rice treated with enzymes to produce a sweet milk. It is available plain or flavored with carob, almond, chocolate, or vanilla. Because of its sweet flavor and thin consistency, rice milk is not suited for cream-based dishes.
Almond milk is made from ground almonds.
Oat and multigrain milks are made from ground oats or mixtures of other grains such as oats, barley, and amaranth. They are also available as a fresh, refrigerated product and, in some cases, as a powdered product that needs to be re-hydrated. Use non-dairy milk by the expiration on the package. Once opened, it should be refrigerated and used within five days. Powdered non-dairy milk can be stored in an airtight container and should be used by the expiration date on the package.