| What are SOI Organic
Cultured Soy and SOI Organic Smoothies?
SOI Organic Cultured Soy and SOI Organic Soy Smoothies are made
from organic soymilk, which is fermented by yogurt starter cultures.
Other organic & natural ingredients are added for flavor, consistency
and nutritive value. SOI cultured organic products are a healthy
replacement for dairy yogurt, you can enjoy them in the same ways.
SOI cultured organic products contain live and active healthy bacteria.
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What is dairy allergy? Can I use SOI
products if I am dairy allergic?
There are many people who experience an allergic reaction to milk
(usually cow's milk) or milk products. Dairy allergies are different
from lactose intolerance. A dairy allergy is an extreme sensitivity
to the proteins in dairy products, whereas lactose intolerance is
caused by a lack of lactase enzyme, which helps the body digest
dairy products. Dairy allergies can range from mild indigestion
to anaphylaxis, which is life threatening.
All SOI organic products are dairy, lactose and casein free. None
of our ingredients are derived from animal products, by-products
or derivatives. None of the natural flavors in our products contain
animal products. The source of lactic acid and the live cultures
in our SOI Cultured Soy come from vegetables.
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What is lactose intolerance? Can I use
SOI products if I am lactose intolerant?
Also known as lactase deficiency, milk intolerance and dairy product
intolerance, lactose intolerance is a disease that results from
the absence of lactase enzyme in specific cells of the gastrointestinal
tract. The absence of the lactase enzyme creates an inability to
break down the milk sugar called lactose. Common symptoms of lactose
intolerance begin approximately 30 minutes to two hours after eating
or drinking foods containing lactose. These include, but are not
limited to: nausea, cramps, bloating, gas and diarrhea. Lactose
intolerance tends to develop over time, but some infants are born
with the problem. It can usually be controlled through a lactose-free
diet.
SOI’s products are lactose-free.
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Are SOI products really dairy-free?
Yes! All SOI organic products are completely dairy free. SOI has
zero tolerance for dairy in our products. None of our ingredients
are derived from animal products, by-products, or derivative. Our
natural flavors do not contain any animal products, including dairy.
All SOI organic products are manufactured in an entirely enclosed
system of tanks and piping exclusively dedicated to soy products.
This equipment is never shared with dairy products. Period!
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Are SOI products vegan?
Yes! All of our products and flavors are completely vegan. There
are no animal derivatives in any of the other products or ingredients.
The lactic acid and yogurt cultures used in our SOI Cultured Soy
come from a vegetable source.
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How much soy protein do I need to consume
every day to obtain the heart healthy benefits of soy?
The FDA and American Heart Association state that diets low in
saturated fat and cholesterol that include 25 grams of soy protein
per day may reduce the risk of heart disease. SOI organic cultured
soy contains 7 grams of soy protein per 6 oz. serving. SOI organic
smoothies contains 8 grams of protein per 8 oz. serving.
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What are Isoflavones?
Isoflavones is the general term for phytoestrogens, plant chemicals
found primarily in soybeans. They can act as antioxidants, carcinogen
blockers and tumor suppressors. Quantities of isoflavones vary from
year to year due to the fluctuations in the soybean harvest. Isoflavone
content can be dependent on seed and soil quality, weather and the
other variables that affect the outcome of a harvest.
Currently there is no federal standard for the recommended daily
allowance of isoflavones. We believe that the amount of isoflavones
found in the normal servings of soy, consumed throughout the day,
are an appropriate amount. We do not believe in supplementing the
diet with isolated isoflavone supplements. Rather we believe in
incorporating whole soy protein as a part of a balanced diet.
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What is Lactic Acid?
Lactic Acid is a colorless liquid organic acid derived from a vegetable
fermentation process and used in our SOI organic products. It is
non-dairy.
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Yogurt cultures, SOI Cultured Soy (l.
bulgaricus, s. thermophilus, l. acidophilus, b. bifidum)
Yogurt has been around for thousands of years. The active cultures
in yogurt have a beneficial effect on the digestive tract. Live
cultures are friendly bacteria that live inside the body's digestive
system. They are believed to aid the body in preventing ailments
of the digestive system. The live, active cultures in our SOI organic
cultured products are not of dairy origin. They are grown on soy.
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Does SOI use genetically modified soybeans?
SOI uses only whole bean soybeans that are certified organic and
non-GM. By definition, certified organic soybeans cannot be genetically
modified. Look for the biotechnology statement on our packaging,
under the list of ingredients: "Soybeans are third-party certified
organic by natural food certifiers. This soymilk is made from soybeans
that were not genetically engineered."
SOI organic soybeans are grown with traditional plant breeding
and farming practices in Illinois. To insure that our soybean stocks
are pure, the soybeans are grown in a region isolated from non-organic
and genetically modified soybean production. SOI carefully and continuously
monitors our soybean growers directly to ensure that the soybeans
have not been genetically altered and are of the very best quality.
SOI complies with all U.S. regulatory standards and requirements
related to soy product processing, manufacturing and labeling.
SOI believes in giving consumers the opportunity to make informed
choices. We will continue to make our products without bio engineered
material in order to give everyone a healthy, high quality, tasty
alternative that we can all feel good about.
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Why doesn't your packaging say GMO-Free
or Non-GMO?
According to the National Organic Standards, products that are
certified organic by definition cannot contain genetically modified
ingredients. SOI only uses certified organic soybeans. This means
that the soybeans used in our products are not genetically modified.
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