Driving forces and development
Soy milk is a complete protein and has approximately the same amount of protein as cow's milk; it can replace animal protein and other sources of dietary fibre, minerals and vitamins, which allows people who may be lactose or dairy intolerant to have required milk and calcium intake. Furthermore, soy milk contains little digestible calcium, because calcium is bound to the bean's pulp, which is indigestible by humans. To counter this, manufacturers enrich their products with calcium carbonate, resulting in a dairy-free milk, with a satisfactory amount of calcium. Below are some more driving forces for the development of calcium-enriched soy milks.
functional ingredient and food
Functional foods are foods that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition; for example, adding omega-3 to a food that does not normally contain this nutrient, or decreasing the fat content of a traditional food such as milk.
The Vitasoy Soy Milky selection of soy milks, in particular, the Regular milk, is a functional food as it offers a range of health benefits for the consumers.
The main functional ingredient in the Soy Milky Regular milk is the increased mineral of calcium. Calcium is a naturally occurring mineral in the earth, and is essential for health in areas including:
Calcium deficiency can result in disorders such as osteoporosis (brittle bones), and it is important that the age groups of children, teenagers and older women have correct calcium intake. Efficient amounts of calcium include dairy foods such as milk, yoghurt and cheese, and calcium-fortified products, such as soy milk and breakfast cereals.
However, according to the most recent Australian Nutrition Survey data published in 1995, about 90% of women and 70% of children do not achieve the recommended dietary intake (RDI) for calcium.
Clearly, the Soy Milky soy milks range is an innovative and functional product, and can also cater to a wider range of consumers who may have allergies, as it is a dairy and gluten free milk, with enriched calcium.
The Vitasoy Soy Milky selection of soy milks, in particular, the Regular milk, is a functional food as it offers a range of health benefits for the consumers.
The main functional ingredient in the Soy Milky Regular milk is the increased mineral of calcium. Calcium is a naturally occurring mineral in the earth, and is essential for health in areas including:
- strengthening bones and teeth
- regulating muscle functioning, such as contraction and relaxation
- regulating heart functioning
- blood clotting
- transmission of nervous system messages
- enzyme function
Calcium deficiency can result in disorders such as osteoporosis (brittle bones), and it is important that the age groups of children, teenagers and older women have correct calcium intake. Efficient amounts of calcium include dairy foods such as milk, yoghurt and cheese, and calcium-fortified products, such as soy milk and breakfast cereals.
However, according to the most recent Australian Nutrition Survey data published in 1995, about 90% of women and 70% of children do not achieve the recommended dietary intake (RDI) for calcium.
Clearly, the Soy Milky soy milks range is an innovative and functional product, and can also cater to a wider range of consumers who may have allergies, as it is a dairy and gluten free milk, with enriched calcium.