Soya: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between soya sprouts and soya beans?
Real soya (Glycine Max) is part of the leguminous family. It exists in many varieties; the most used being the yellow soya that offers an excellent nutritional composition. In the past germinated mung beans were sold as soybean sprouts in Europe. Today, germinated soybeans (or sprouted soybeans) have become commercially available, also in Europe.
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Does Alpro® soya buy soya beans from the Amazon Rainforest?
No, we source our soya beans directly from farms where soya beans have been grown for many years, subject to usual crop rotations. None of these farms are on land that has been reclaimed or deforested. This is based on our clear and conscious principle of non-sourcing from rainforest areas. Respect for the environment and a sense of responsibility for the resources of the earth are the driving factors in our production process. We only buy from farmers that we have direct contact with. ...
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Why is it named Soya?
The creators of Soya, Jean-Baptiste (Jiba) and Bertrand (Blam) Lamy, are vegetarian.
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Who is Soya Magic suitable for?
Vegetarians, Vegans Lactose intolerant, High cholesterol sufferers, adults and children (not suitable as a total milk replacement for children under 2 yrs old without doctors
Source: www.tastethemagic.co.uk
Are isoflavones valuable compounds of soya?
The soya bean is unique since it contains the highest amount of isoflavones. The isoflavones in soya are of 3 types: genistein, daidzein and glycetein. The isoflavone content in the soya bean varieties range from 1.2-3.8 mg/g seed depending on the variety, growing conditions and planting season. In Asia, where the intake of soya products (rich in isoflavones=phytoestrogens) is relatively high, the incidence of so-called ‘Western’ diseases, such as breast, endometrium, colon and prostate cancer is very low. ...
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Can children consume soya products?
Yes, if the children consume the soya products as a snack, these products fit perfectly in their healthy diet. Soya dairy free alternatives to milk should not be given to children under 1 years of age as a main milk source as they do not meet the infant's special needs as regards to minerals and vitamins. Osteoporosis In the case of osteoporosis, an adequate calcium intake is necessary. ...
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How to add soya drink to a healthy diet?
Soy drink enriched with calcium fits perfectly in a healthy diet. The soya protein has a high biological value. Choose those soya products enriched with enough calcium and vitamin B2 to provide you with the daily needs. A daily intake of 500-ml milk products or soya products is recommended. What's more, soya can be used in a lot of preparations. The organic drinks and desserts are not enriched with calcium and vitamin B2 because of legal limitations.
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Is soya lecithin vegetarian?
from a nutritionist in Canada:
Yes, it comes from soybeans. Sometimes lecithin is derived from eggs or other animal products.
Source: www.ivu.org
Can milk be replaced by soya milk ?
Absolutely not. First of all, the name soya milk is false ; milk can only have one source, which is animal. It is more appropriate to talk about soya water. Regulations are at present being prepared to rename it correctly. On the other hand, this soya water cannot be a substitute for milk since it does not contain the same nutrients and cannot cover as many as the organism’s needs as milk can. By the way, the AFSSA has advised against the use of soya by toddlers under the age of three years. (A. Chicoulaa, CIDIL dietitian)
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Are Trufree products Soya free?
We do not claim any Trufree products are soya free, as we do not test for it. Where soya is used in manufacturing, sequencing will be carefully planned to minimise cross contamination and when soya is used in a product it is clearly labelled on the pack with THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS: SOYA.
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Do your products contain soya?
All our bread products contain Soya Flour. The products from our range that don't contain soya are Potato Cakes and Crumpets (plain flavour).
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Is Alpro® soya suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans?
Yes, all products in the Alpro® soya range are suitable for vegetarians and vegans, and approved by the Vegan Society as being free from animal ingredients.
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What is Alpro® soya free from?
Alpro® soya products are dairy free, lactose free, gluten free and are produced in a nut free environment. The majority of our products are also wheat free. EU directive states that food packaging should identify the presence of an ingredient i.e. "contains gluten" rather than state that it is not present in the product i.e. "gluten free" This is why you currently do not see the statement "gluten free" on our packs. ...
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Are soya bath oils greasy to apply?
Balneum Bath Oils are not greasy. They are dispersible in water, for use in the bath and a convenient way to apply emollients to large areas of the skin. They can also be used in the shower.
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Are soy/soya cheeses vegan?
Some soy (US spelling)/soya (British spelling) hard cheeses contain casein which is a milk-product. Just because something is "lactose free" doesn't mean it's dairy free. The only true VEGAN hard cheeses in the U.S. are SOYMAGE and VEGAN RELLA. In the U.K. there are vegan hard cheeses called SCHEESE and TOFUCHEESE. There is also a vegan pre-grated parmesan style cheese called PARMAZANO in the U.K. "King Land" soya cheese is made in Australia, and is available in four flavours. ...
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Is Soya meal a substitute to lysine? How does the price of Soya meal affect the price of lysine?
Soya meal is a type of macro-ingredient in feed which contains 8-15% lysine. In contrast, lysine is a micro-ingredient in pure form. In the past, Soya meal had been popular among many farmers supplying lysine in animal diets when the price of soya bean was low and the farmers did not have extensive knowledge on the additive ratio. However, they may need about ten times more to supply sufficient amount with today's lysine prices and this is not cost effective. ...
Source: www.globalbiochem.com
Is it safe to take Phyto Soya?
A big, international clinical study has made it possible to measure the effects of PHYTO SOYA® on the breast and the endometrium (the inner wall of the uterus). The study consisted of the daily administration of 2 capsules per day, 1 capsule in the morning and 1 capsule in the evening, of PHYTO SOYA® dosed at 35 mg (i.e. 70 mg of isoflavones per day) for 1 year. The results showed that after 1 year of use, no increase in mammary density and no increase in the thickness of the endometrium were observed. ...
Source: www.phytosoya.com
Is it pushing the price of Soya up?
There are a variety of factors pushing soy oil prices up, which include increased farm production costs due to fuel prices and our dependency on oil which BioBased is trying to reduce, the rapid increase in bio-diesel production, and the influx of investment capital into commodities markets as a result of the downturn in the global economy.
Source: www.biobasedinsulation.ie
Is Soya Magic suitable for diabetics?
Yes, diabetics should follow the same healthy eating guidelines recommended for the general population i.e. low fat, low sugar, low salt. Soya Magic is all of these.
Source: www.tastethemagic.co.uk
What is Full Fat Soya?
Full fat soya contains soya oil, a beneficial heart healthy oil. What is Full Fat Soya?
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Can soya products be used as ingredients in preparations?
Yes, soya dairy free alternatives to milk, just like cow's milk can be used and heated in all kinds of preparations. Use the basic soya dairy free alternative to milk, the flavour is more neutral to use as an ingredient for sauces. The flavoured drinks can be used in preparations where this flavour is more appreciated. The soya dairy free alternative to cream can be used in all kinds of preparations just like the 'classic' cream.
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How do I make my own soya sauce?
Soya sauce making is a very complicated process, almost as complicated as alcohol manufacturing. It has been made a mass production for too many generations that nobody within the Asian community would go through the hassle of making it domestically, which will incur much higher cost.
Source: www.knowingfood.com
Does Alpro® soya contain genetically modified ingredients (GM)?
We use a traceability system to ensure that all our products and ingredients avoid contamination with genetically modified organisms (GM). The system is approved and monitored by independent auditors Cert ID, an independent auditing group recommended by the British Retail Consortium. To avoid contamination by genetically manipulated organisms (GMOs), Alpro® soya has implemented its own control system. ...
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Where do your soya beans come from?
Our beans come from farms in Brazil, China, Canada and Southern Europe. We source from farms where soya beans have been grown for many years, subject to usual crop rotations. None of these farms are on land that has been reclaimed or deforested and with a full traceability system we can ensure that our beans are free from genetic modification. Respect for the environment and a sense of responsibility for the resources of the earth are the driving factors in our production process.
Source: www.alprosoya.co.uk
Is Alpro® soya suitable for children?
For babies under 6 months of age we do not recommend Alpro® soya. Although soya is safe to use, due to the products being naturally low in fat, they may not provide enough energy for the needs of your growing baby. Alpro® soya products can be introduced as part of a healthy balanced diet from 6 months to 2 years. We recommend Alpro® soya products with added calcium supplement for babies and young children as they contain similar amounts of calcium to their dairy equivalents . ...
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Can Alpro® soya be used to replace dairy?
Yes, Alpro® soya contains the same amount of protein as dairy milk. Alpro soya is guaranteed lactose free and with many products containing calcium and similar vitamins to dairy products you can confidently use as an alternative to dairy. Alpro soya can be used in tea, coffee, on cereal and in all your favourite recipes where you would use dairy products. For great ideas how to introduce Alpro® soya into our diet why not check out our recipe ideas.
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Can I freeze Alpro® soya products?
We do not recommend freezing our products in their packaging as the quality of the product may be affected. However, food cooked with soya is fine to freeze as long as you follow general freezing guidelines.
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Is Alpro® soya suitable for diabetics?
Alpro® soya support Diabetes UK's view that people with diabetes should follow the same healthy eating guidelines that are recommended for the general population. This means following a diet that is low in fat, particularly saturated fat, low in sugar and salt, with meals based on starchy carbohydrates and plenty of fruit and vegetables. Alpro® soya products can form part of a healthy balanced diet. In addition, Alpro® soya contains soya protein which has been proven to help lower cholesterol . ...
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Can Alpro® soya drinks be used for cooking?
Yes. Alpro® soya alternatives to milk can be used in the same way as traditional milk. You can find many books with recipes that use no dairy. And why not try replacing any dairy products in your everyday recipes with Alpro® soya. cooking without dairy products has never been so easy!
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