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Plain soya milk can be used as a base for cream soups or sauces, or as a substitute for dairy milk in most baked goods.
Made from ground soybeans, filtered water, and a small amount of brown rice sweetener, soya milk has a richer flavour and texture than other dairy-free milk and substitutes well for low-fat or whole milk. Soya milk is 100% percent lactose-free and is suitable for those with dairy sensitivities.
Soya milk is available in plain and flavored varieties, and in low-fat, fat-free, and fortified versions.
Use plain soya milk as a base for cream soups or sauces, or as a substitute for milk in most baked goods.
Soya milk, 1 cup (237mL)
Calories: 80
Protein: 6.7g
Carbohydrate: 4.4g
Total Fat: 4.7g
Fiber: 3.2g
*Excellent source of: Thiamine (0.39mg)
*Good source of: Magnesium (46mg), and Riboflavin (0.17mg)
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value, based upon United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the USDA Recommended Daily Value. Nutritional information and daily nutritional guidelines may vary in different countries. Please consult the appropriate organization in your country for specific nutritional values and the recommended daily guidelines.
Soya milk is a poorer source of isoflavones (phytoestrogens) than are miso, tofu, or tempeh. Isoflavones are compounds thought to be largely responsible for many of the health benefits associated with eating soya. Drinking soya milk helps contribute somewhat to the potential health benefits derived from eating other soya foods, but less so than several other commonly eaten soya foods.
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