Wednesday, 6 March 2013

Review of 'Silk' Organic Unsweetened Soymilk

Silk -- Organic Unsweetened Soymilk (vegan)
Overall Rating: 4/5
Summary: mmm milky, creamy, perfection. It's very light and fresh and the mild soybean flavour is really nice. It's one of my 'go-to' milks for my cereals because of the great nutritional profile. The brand is great (read impressive details below) and GMO-free. The only ingredients that may be cause of some concern is carrageenan, said to be linked to gastrointestinal health issues and colon cancer.

Where to buy: Fortinos, Bulk Bar, Longos

Organic Unsweetened Soymilk

Ingredients: Organic Soymilk (Filtered Water, Whole Organic Soybeans), Carrageenan, Sea Salt, Natural Flavor.

Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 cup
Calories: 80
     Calories from fat: 35
Total fat: 4g
     Saturated: .5g
     Trans: 0g
     Polyunsaturated fat: 2.5g
     Monounsaturated fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 70mg
Potassium: 340mg
Total carb.: 3g
     Dietary fibre: 2g
     Sugars: 1g
Protein: 7g
Vitamin A: 10%
Calcium: 30%
Iron: 6%

At just 80 cals, there's a whole lotta nutrition. It's low in saturated fat and sodium and has a great fiber and protein content. The boost of vitamin A and calcium is always a perk for me, as I don't tend to eat enough vitamin A-rich foods (e.g. sweet potato, carrots, greens) and calcium is something many women are lacking in.

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