An Updated Review of Soy-Derived Beverages: Nutrition, Processing, and Bioactivity.

ABSTRACT: The global market for plant-based drinks is experiencing rapid growth driven by consumer demand for more sustainable diets, including vegetarian and vegan options. Soy beverages in particular are gaining popularity among individuals with lactose intolerance and milk protein allergies. They are considered an excellent source of high-quality protein, vitamin B, unsaturated fatty acids, and beneficial phytochemicals such as phytosterols, soy lecithins, and isoflavones. This review presents a comprehensive market survey of fifty-two soy beverages available in Spain and other European countries. The predominant category among those evaluated was calcium and vitamin-fortified drinks, accounting for 60% of the market. This reflects the need to address the nutritional gap compared to cow's milk an

SUBMITTER: Olias R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10379384 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature