CultureAugust 13, 2026
okara
oh-KAR-uh
Definition
A pulpy, fibrous byproduct consisting of the insoluble residue left over from the production of soy milk or oat milk.
Etymology
Derived from the Japanese word 'okara', which refers to the solid remnants after extracting soy milk. It began appearing in English culinary and industrial contexts as interest in tofu and plant-based milks grew.
In the news
The article lists okara as a potential food industry side stream that Millow could eventually use as a substrate in its fermentation process. Using such residues is part of the company's long-term plan to scale its technology sustainably.
Millow raises $2.3m, gears up for commercial launch of minimally processed alt meat
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