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Chocolate soy milk

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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a deliciously creamy, chocolatey flavor.

Usage Tips

  1. Chocolate soy milk can be consumed as a beverage. It can be used as a substitute to cow milk in any recipe(particularly vegan) that requires milk and chocolate flavour.
  2. It can be used in cakes, muffins, smoothies, coffee, puddings, icecreams, milkshakes and chocolate fudge.

Common names and forms

  1. Chocolate Soya Milk

Description

Chocolate soy milk is non-dairy milk, obtained from whole soybeans, flavored with cocoa. It is high in protein content and is considered as a dairy-free, lactose-free and gluten-free alternative to dairy milk. It is brown in color(because cocoa is added) and has a mild thick consistency compared to cow's milk.

Health benefits

  • Chocolate soy milk contains minerals like phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium, that strengthen bone and teeth health. (1)
  • It also contains sodium and potassium, important for the health of the body's cells, tissues, and organs. (1)
  • Zinc and iron in it are required for energy production, oxygen transport, healing, and immune system functioning. (1)
  • Because of its cocoa content, it contains compounds like epicatechin that helps to decrease your risk of stroke, heart diseases, diabetes and cancer. (1)

Selection Guide

Look for non-GMO chocolate soy milk to avoid possible adverse health effects. Also check for its manufacturing and expiry date to confirm its freshness.

Note

People with confirmed and suspected soy allergies must avoid chocolate soy milk as it may cause allergic reactions. Thyroid patients must avoid chocolate soy milk as soy can worsen thyroid issues. (2)

Resource & Links

(1) https://healthyeating.sfgate.com/benefits-chocolate-soy-milk-4416.html

(2) https://healthyeating.sfgate.com/benefits-chocolate-soy-milk-4416.html

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