If you've got questions about soy and So Good products, we've got answers.
1. What is the source of protein in So Good?
So Good is made from the purified protein part of the soy bean. It is free from oligosaccharides (the carbohydrates stachyose and raffinose) found in soybeans (and beverages made from the whole bean), that can cause flatulence in some people.
So Good is made from the purified protein part of the soy bean. It is free from oligosaccharides (the carbohydrates stachyose and raffinose) found in soybeans (and beverages made from the whole bean), that can cause flatulence in some people.
2. What are the nutritional advantages of So Good fortified soy beverages versus dairy milk?
A 250ml serving of So Good contains similar amounts of calcium, vitamin D2, B12, riboflavin and protein as milk -- but contains no cholesterol, no lactose, no animal protein or fat and it is low in saturated fat. In addition, it has all the positive advantages of soy protein.
A 250ml serving of So Good contains similar amounts of calcium, vitamin D2, B12, riboflavin and protein as milk -- but contains no cholesterol, no lactose, no animal protein or fat and it is low in saturated fat. In addition, it has all the positive advantages of soy protein.
3. Is So Good made from non-genetically modified soybeans?
Yes! So Good is made from non-genetically modified soy protein by Identity Preservation. What this means is that a monitoring system has been put in place which controls each step of the manufacturing process -- from seed selection to planting and harvesting, transportation and processing -- to ensure no genetically modified soybeans enter the supply stream at any time.
Yes! So Good is made from non-genetically modified soy protein by Identity Preservation. What this means is that a monitoring system has been put in place which controls each step of the manufacturing process -- from seed selection to planting and harvesting, transportation and processing -- to ensure no genetically modified soybeans enter the supply stream at any time.
4. How much calcium does So Good fortified soy beverage contain per serving?
Some soy beverages have no added calcium. Each serving of So Good (250ml / 1 cup) contains 308 mg of calcium - almost 1/3 of your daily requirement (based on a 1100 mg daily requirement). The calcium is added in the form of a natural mineral salt called tricalcium phosphate.
Some soy beverages have no added calcium. Each serving of So Good (250ml / 1 cup) contains 308 mg of calcium - almost 1/3 of your daily requirement (based on a 1100 mg daily requirement). The calcium is added in the form of a natural mineral salt called tricalcium phosphate.
5. Is So Good lactose free?
So Good is 100% lactose free and a perfect alternative to milk. Lactose is the natural sugar found in dairy milk and lactase is the enzyme required to break down the lactose. Some people have little or no lactase in their body which means dairy milk and dairy milk products cannot be digested. The common symptoms of lactose intolerance are stomach pains, bloating, gas, diarrhea and nausea.
So Good is 100% lactose free and a perfect alternative to milk. Lactose is the natural sugar found in dairy milk and lactase is the enzyme required to break down the lactose. Some people have little or no lactase in their body which means dairy milk and dairy milk products cannot be digested. The common symptoms of lactose intolerance are stomach pains, bloating, gas, diarrhea and nausea.
6. Is So Good Cholesterol free?
So Good is 100% free of cholesterol and low in saturated fat. Vegetable oil is added to Original and Flavour varieties of So Good to provide the same fat levels of 2% dairy milk (100% cholesterol free polyunsaturated sunflower oil is used).
So Good is 100% free of cholesterol and low in saturated fat. Vegetable oil is added to Original and Flavour varieties of So Good to provide the same fat levels of 2% dairy milk (100% cholesterol free polyunsaturated sunflower oil is used).
7. Does So Good contain animal products?
So Good is 100% free of animal products and suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets.
So Good is 100% free of animal products and suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets.
8. Does So Good contain gluten?
So Good products (for the exception of So Good Cones) are 100% gluten-free and are suitable for people with Celiac Disease.
So Good products (for the exception of So Good Cones) are 100% gluten-free and are suitable for people with Celiac Disease.
9. Is So Good suitable for children?
Yes. Choose one of the fortified products for your child or teenager. These are appropriate for children aged 2 years of age and older, because they contain specific vitamins (A, D, B12, and riboflavin) and minerals (calcium and zinc) that are important for growth and vibrant good health. Fortified So Good soy beverages are a benefit for adults, too.
Yes. Choose one of the fortified products for your child or teenager. These are appropriate for children aged 2 years of age and older, because they contain specific vitamins (A, D, B12, and riboflavin) and minerals (calcium and zinc) that are important for growth and vibrant good health. Fortified So Good soy beverages are a benefit for adults, too.
During the first two years of life, breast milk is your best choice, or alternatively an iron fortified infant formula. Both of these are high in healthful fats needed by growing infants. Soy beverage is not a replacement for these beverages and we don't recommend that it be given during the first year of life.
For parents wanting to give fortified So Good to your infant between one and two years of age, we recommend that you consult with a health practitioner. Generally it is considered that fortified soy beverage can be a nutritional replacement for cow's milk providing that parents provide sufficient fat in the child's diet.
10. Can I cook with So Good fortified soy beverages?
Yes! So Good can be used in any of your favourite dishes where milk is called for (with the exception of instant pudding). Note that in order to preserve the beneficial properties of essential fatty acids So Good Omega, should not be heated.
Yes! So Good can be used in any of your favourite dishes where milk is called for (with the exception of instant pudding). Note that in order to preserve the beneficial properties of essential fatty acids So Good Omega, should not be heated.
11. Can I freeze So Good fortified soy beverages?
We do not recommend that you freeze So Good as the product may separate when thawed. It will be fine for cooking or baking after it has been frozen but it may have a peculiar texture for drinking.
We do not recommend that you freeze So Good as the product may separate when thawed. It will be fine for cooking or baking after it has been frozen but it may have a peculiar texture for drinking.
12. Why does So Good fortified soy beverage curdle in coffee/tea?
It is believed that the tannins found in coffee and tea react with the protein in So Good which causes curdling. Always stir well when adding So Good to reduce the curdling.
It is believed that the tannins found in coffee and tea react with the protein in So Good which causes curdling. Always stir well when adding So Good to reduce the curdling.
13. Why use So Good fortified soy beverage within 5-7 days?
Both So Good Fresh in the gable carton and Shelf Stable in tetra pak cartons will last unopened until the best before date as stated on the top of the cartons. Fresh So Good should be treated the same way you would milk and always kept refrigerated and should be consumed within the recommended 5-7 days. Shelf Stable product can be stored on the shelf until the best before date, but should be refrigerated after opening and consumed within the 5-7 days (same as you would store and use the gable carton).
Both So Good Fresh in the gable carton and Shelf Stable in tetra pak cartons will last unopened until the best before date as stated on the top of the cartons. Fresh So Good should be treated the same way you would milk and always kept refrigerated and should be consumed within the recommended 5-7 days. Shelf Stable product can be stored on the shelf until the best before date, but should be refrigerated after opening and consumed within the 5-7 days (same as you would store and use the gable carton).