Cholesterol-Free Soy Milk

Although small shape, soybean can be processed into various food products, one of which is soy milk. Composition of soy milk is similar to cow's milk, soy milk and therefore can be used as a substitute for cow's milk, especially for those who are allergic to cow's milk lactose.

Another advantage of soy milk rather than cow's milk is contain no cholesterol at all.Cholesterol content of cow's milk is still relatively very low when compared to other animal food. Because it does not have to worry about drinking cow's milk.

Quality protein, soy milk is similar to cow's milk protein quality. Protein eficiency ratio (PER) of soy milk is 2.3 whereas cow milk is 2.5 PER. PER 2.3 means that every gram of protein eaten would result in weight gain of 2.3 grams. Thus, the higher the PER value reflects the better quality protein.

In general, soy milk contains vitamins B1, B2 and niacin in an amount equivalent to cow's milk or breast milk, and contains vitamins E and K in considerable amounts.

However, soy milk does not contain vitamin B12 and minerals, especially calcium, less than cow milk. Therefore, soy milk is usually produced at the factory are always supplemented with minerals and vitamins.