THE PROBLEM
Introduction In the Philippines, soy beans are enjoyed most in the form of popular street snack called taho. This yogurt-like concoction is similar to fresh tofu as both are eaten with spoons. Taho is served by street vendors who carry shiny tin containers that are balanced on both ends of a wooden plank. One can hold the hot taho, which is scooped into a cup. The other can hold the caramel sauce and tapioca which is mixed in the cup. These vendors travel the residential streets and main thoroughfares in the early morning to serve this instant and affordable breakfast to the hungry populace. If you are wary of the hygiene of these taho vendors, you can try the taho served in the supermarkets of Manila, which comes in various flavors.
This sweet treat is soy milk either jelled with agar or thickened with the same coagulant used for tofu. The texture varies from sippable to spoonable.
In the recent visit to a taho factory, Benith’s Taho in Malvar Batangas, the researchers found out that taho takes amount of time to make and needs stirring regularly due to long production of soy milk, the major ingredient in making taho. In addition, soy milk is being popularized as the best substitute to cow’s milk especially for lactose intolerants.
With the problem presented above, the researchers have thought of making a soy milk making machine. This could shorten time and work force needed in making soy milk. The project would open up many opportunities for young entrepreneurs in entering the soy milk industry.
Objectives of the Study The main objective of the study is to provide an automated soy milk making machine. Specifically, the study aims to; 1. Design and create a soy milk making machine considering the following parameters: 1.1. Machine Component 1.2. Material Requirements 2. Conduct preliminary testing to establish the following parameters: 2.1. Temperature Setting 2.2. Operating time 3. Test