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Engl<strong>and</strong>, New York City, <strong>and</strong> Pennsylvania.” The t<strong>of</strong>u, which<br />
retails for about $0.75/lb is “made from organically grown<br />
<strong>soy</strong>beans, water, <strong>and</strong> nigari, a coagulant extracted from<br />
seawater...<br />
“The company uses the term ‘dairy’ to indicate its<br />
intention to provide a full range <strong>of</strong> alternative dairy-like<br />
products all derived from <strong>soy</strong>beans, including ice cream,<br />
<strong>yogurt</strong>, cream cheese, mayonnaise, whipped cream, tartar<br />
sauce, plain <strong>and</strong> fl avored <strong>soy</strong><strong>milk</strong>. In addition, <strong>other</strong> less<br />
familiar items will be introduced, such as miso <strong>soy</strong> bean<br />
paste, deep-fried t<strong>of</strong>u, <strong>and</strong> a fermented product, called<br />
tempeh. The Dairy operates at a medium level <strong>of</strong> technology,<br />
fusing traditional h<strong>and</strong> craftsmanship with modern labor<br />
saving equipment.”<br />
“The company is open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m.<br />
to 6 p.m. <strong>and</strong> visitors are welcome.” A photo shows Kathy<br />
Whelan Leviton cutting a large sheet <strong>of</strong> t<strong>of</strong>u into cakes.<br />
344. Rossi, J.; Costamagna, L.; Ingi, M. 1978. Boissons<br />
fermentées de différents types microbiens (L. <strong>acidophilus</strong>,<br />
L. bifi dus, L. bulgaricus et Str. thermophilus) produites avec<br />
du lait à faible contenu glucidique [Beverages fermented<br />
with various types <strong>of</strong> microorganisms (Lactobacillus<br />
<strong>acidophilus</strong>, L. bifi dus, L. bulgaricus, <strong>and</strong> Streptococcus<br />
thermophilus) produced with <strong>milk</strong> having a low content <strong>of</strong><br />
glucides]. Lait (Le). Revue Generale des Questions Laitieres<br />
58(573/574):155-72. March/April. [40 ref. Fre]<br />
• Summary: Soya <strong>milk</strong> was fermented with Lactobacillus<br />
bulgaricus, <strong>and</strong> Streptococcus thermophilus. Webster’s<br />
Dictionary defi nes glucide as “any <strong>of</strong> a class <strong>of</strong><br />
carbohydrates comprising both the glycoses <strong>and</strong> the<br />
glycosides.” Discusses <strong>milk</strong>s processed by ultrafi ltration,<br />
<strong>milk</strong>s with their lactose removed by microbial means, or<br />
<strong>soy</strong><strong>milk</strong>. Address: Istituto di Microbiologia lattiero-casearia<br />
Facoltà di Agraria di Perugia, Italy.<br />
345. Swan Food Corp. 1978. Order form <strong>and</strong> price list for<br />
distributors. April, 1978. Miami, Florida. 1 p. 36 cm.<br />
• Summary: This wholesale catalog lists the company’s <strong>soy</strong><br />
bean products <strong>and</strong> natural foods. For each is given: Product<br />
description, case weights, wholesale unit prices (sizes A<br />
<strong>and</strong> B), units per case, total. Minimum order: $300.00.<br />
Prices–F.O.B. Soy products include: Regular t<strong>of</strong>u. Baked<br />
t<strong>of</strong>u. Marinated t<strong>of</strong>u. Caraway t<strong>of</strong>u. Soymelk (pints or<br />
quarts, unsweetened). Soymelk (pints or quarts, sweetened).<br />
Soymelk (pints or quarts, carob). Carob swirl cake (all cakes<br />
<strong>and</strong> pies are 7-inch rounds [= 7 inches in diameter]). T<strong>of</strong>u<br />
pie–cashew. Mary’s carob cream cake. Mary’s devil’s food<br />
cream cake. T<strong>of</strong>u chip dip. Whole grain <strong>soy</strong> burgers. T<strong>of</strong>u<br />
vegetable stew. So<strong>yogurt</strong> (plain, strawberry, or peach; 8 oz.).<br />
Soy shakes (carob, vanilla, or strawberry; pint). Organic<br />
yellow certifi ed <strong>soy</strong>beans (50 lb or 1 lb bags). Mary’s eggless<br />
egg salad.<br />
Non-<strong>soy</strong> products: Iced herb tea (sweetened,<br />
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unsweetened Bancha, unsweetened Mu). Barley malt syrup.<br />
Fresh frozen organic orange juice (two sizes). Organic<br />
oranges. Address: 5758½ Bird Rd., Miami, Florida, 33155.<br />
Phone: 305-667-7141.<br />
346. Swan Food Corp. 1978. Order form <strong>and</strong> price list for<br />
retail stores. April, 1978. Miami, Florida. 1 p. 36 cm.<br />
• Summary: This retail catalog lists the company’s <strong>soy</strong><br />
bean products <strong>and</strong> natural foods. The products are identical<br />
to those on the wholesale price list for distributors, but the<br />
prices are about 21% higher, the column showing “Units/<br />
case” does not appear on this retail form. Address: 5758½<br />
Bird Rd., Miami, Florida, 33155. Phone: 305-667-7141.<br />
347. Pincus, Amy. 1978. Soy <strong>yogurt</strong> cheese. Milwaukee,<br />
Wisconsin. 1 p. July 30. Unpublished manuscript. 28 cm.<br />
• Summary: This one-page h<strong>and</strong>-written recipe was<br />
circulated among attendees at the fi rst meeting <strong>of</strong> U.S.<br />
<strong>soy</strong>crafters on 28-30 July 1978 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.<br />
“Start with 1 gallon warm <strong>soy</strong> <strong>milk</strong> (body temperature). Use<br />
<strong>acidophilus</strong> starter, or regular <strong>yogurt</strong> starter (for instance<br />
plain Dannon) 3 tablespoons, or starter from a previous batch<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>yogurt</strong>. Mix well. Pour into a very clean container with a<br />
well-fi tting lid <strong>and</strong> place in a warm quiet spot (88ºF = 31ºC)<br />
for 10-12 hours. Voilá <strong>yogurt</strong>!<br />
“Then fl avor your <strong>yogurt</strong> with (1) maple syrup <strong>and</strong><br />
vanilla, (2) blend <strong>yogurt</strong> with dulse, fresh garlic, onions <strong>and</strong><br />
any herbs you like. (3) experiment with any fl avor you can<br />
imagine–<strong>and</strong> please send me the recipe.<br />
“Pour the mixture into tied <strong>of</strong>f nylon stockings or a fi ne<br />
mesh bag (cheesecloth) <strong>and</strong> hang in a cool environment until<br />
you achieve a desirable texture (2 days for a very nice cream<br />
cheese).” Address: Magic Bean Co-op., 3227 N. Humboldt<br />
Ave., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212.<br />
348. Shurtleff, William. 1978. Report on trip to fi rst meeting<br />
<strong>of</strong> Soycrafters Association <strong>of</strong> North America (Ann Arbor,<br />
Michigan, July 28-30), <strong>and</strong> subsequent trip around USA with<br />
Mr. Wataru Takai visiting t<strong>of</strong>u companies (July 30 to Aug. 9).<br />
P.O. Box 234, Lafayette, CA 94549. 2 p. Aug. Unpublished<br />
manuscript.<br />
• Summary: July 16-23–Mr. Takai (Director <strong>of</strong> the Overseas<br />
Department for Takai T<strong>of</strong>u & Soy<strong>milk</strong> Equipment Co. in<br />
Ishikawa-ken, Japan) fl ies into San Francisco, California,<br />
from Japan. He stays in San Francisco, <strong>and</strong> is present at the<br />
installation <strong>of</strong> a Takai t<strong>of</strong>u system at Tokyo Foods (Tokyo<br />
Food Co.; Mr. Horinouchi) in San Mateo, south <strong>of</strong> San<br />
Francisco. Shurtleff drives Mr. Takai to visit various t<strong>of</strong>u<br />
makers in the San Francisco Bay Area: Traditional T<strong>of</strong>u<br />
in Oakl<strong>and</strong> (meet with Ray Nagai <strong>and</strong> Gary Sato, who are<br />
having lots <strong>of</strong> problems), Azumaya in San Francisco (Bill<br />
Mizono), Quong Hop in South San Francisco (Stanley Lee),<br />
<strong>and</strong> Wo Chong in South San Francisco (Walter Louie).<br />
July 24–Shurtleff <strong>and</strong> Aoyagi drive Mr. Takai to Lake