In October 1999, the FDA gave food manufacturers permission to claim that certain soy products help lower the risk of heart disease. Note that the claim applies to intact soy protein found in whole foods such as tofu or soy milk and does not extend to isolated substances found in soy protein isoflavones. In Asia and Europe, the synthetic soy isoflavone, ipriflavone, is used as an alternative to estrogen therapy in treating existing low bone mass or osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Soy products Miso is made from an aged mixture of soybeans, grain, salt and a mold culture. It is used as a condiment.
Soy cheese is a good substitute for any type of spreadable cheese.
It can also be used to top pizza. Soy flour can be used as a substitute for a regular flour in baked goods. Soy nuts are a crunchy snack made of roasted soybeans. Soy milk can be used as a substitute for regular cow's milk. It is lactose-free and is available in several flavors.