Dairy Alternatives
Comparison to Milk Alternatives
Lactofree - The Benefits:
LactofreeThe Benefits:
- Contains more complete protein than soya protein - superior for elderly and infants
- Naturally better for teeth than alternative 'sweetened' drinks
- No artificial colours, preservatives or sweeteners
- Vitamins and minerals naturally present
- Whole and semi skimmed options available
- Soya free
- No added salt
- No added sugar
- No other additives (stabliser & acidity regulator)
- No Need for flavouring to taste great!
Soya - The Benefits
SoyaThe Benefits:
- Contains the soya protein - known to lower Cholesterol
- Naturally contains omega 3 & 6
- No artificial colors, preservatives or sweeteners
- With added vitamins and minerals
- Regular or light options available
- A low saturated fat food
But, did you know that:
- Main ingredient water
- Cholesterol lowering effect of 5% requires soya protein equivalent to that in a litre - per day!
- Added salt
- Added sugar
- With additives (stabiliser & acidity regulator)
- Added flavouring to taste better!
- Vitamins and minerals as not naturally present
- Protein: More complete amino acid mix. Cow's milk is typically higher in protein.
- Fat: Soya drinks especially have higher poly-unsaturated fat levels and less saturated fat & cholesterol. Skimmed milk has the least fat and saturated fat.
- Vitamins & Minerals: Cow's milk is naturally higher in calcium, phosphorus, iodine, zinc vitamins B2 and B12. Soya, rice and oat based drinks contain more iron, also soya based drinks contain more folate, and rice milk contains more selenium & vitamin E.
- Fibre: Some are enriched with inulin. Oats contain 'healthy' beta glucan fibre.
- Infants: Soya infant formulas needs adapting to closer match cows milk and breast-milk protein profile.
- Kids and Elderly: Cow's milk is deemed preferable for its greater nutrient density and for the elderly, its muscle synthesis benefits from the complete protein.