INTRODUCTION
Maize, also known as corn (Zea mays L) a common
staple tropical crop is mainly starch with very low protein
and poor amino acid profile. For corn to be efficient in
ameliorating malnutrition, it must be supplemented with
high grade protein. Soybean (Glycine max) can provide a
useful complement to cereals and tubers to give a balanced diet that could prevent protein energy malnutrition
(PEM). The protein content of soybeans is particularly
high though low in the sulphur containing amino acids.
Soymilk is a potential substitute for cow’s milk, and could
be used for solving malnutrition problems in developing
countries (Wei et al., 1985). Iwe and Agu (1993) reported
the use of natural flavourants to improve soymilk acceptability. Owing to soymilk’s immense health benefits, research targeted at improving its acceptability should be
undertaken. Omueti and Ashaye (1998) reported that
soy-corn milk was more acceptable than soymilk.