So Good Elaichi Soy Milk Review – Fresh Cardamom Flavor

Active or sedentary- it’s always good to consume protein-rich foods.

When it comes to vegan sources for lean protein (90% + protein, 5-10% fat & carbohydrates), the options are fairly limited. If you need a break from the tofu and tempeh dishes, here’s a flavorful alternative.

So Good now offers spice-flavored vegan milk and we decode everything you need to know in our So Good Elaichi Soy milk review.

Natural and refreshing flavors or industrial?

The following table holds all relevant information on So Good Elaichi Soy milk. 

What were we looking for when reviewing So Good Elaichi Soy milk? Fresh cardamom flavor, a light and refreshing consistency, and clean ingredients were the prime focus.

1. Taste

Elaichi has complex but desirable flavors. Subtly sweet with a hint of a herbal warmth, is the flavor of this spice prominent in the milk? Is the sweetness balanced or too high? 

Could we taste the soy? Overall, was it fresh? Natural or artificial, how did it taste? Balanced sweetness? 

2. Consistency

Soy milk, typically, has a light consistency. What was our experience like with So Good?

3. Nutrition Quotient

Ingredients

Does the brand specify the soy content? Is cardamom added naturally or artificially? How much sugar does this contain? Something else we found and didn’t like?

Calories

Snacks must offer anywhere between 150-200 Kcal. A 200-ml tetra pack of So Good Elaichi Soy milk offers…

4. Other Parameters

Packaging

Is the packaging leak-proof? Are the labels easy to read?

Price

Economic or competitive? How is this plant-based beverage priced?

Shelf Life

Does this contain preservatives? If yes, natural or artificial? How long does this stay fresh for? Does the brand provide any storage instructions?

We also reviewed So Good Almond in Vanilla and Chocolate

Price & Packaging- A 200-ml pack is priced at Rs 30. It has a shelf life of nine months. The tetra pack has a straw attached to the side. This is convenient to carry to school/work.

Main Ingredients- Water, soybean (16%), sugar, mineral premix (0.2%), salt, stabilizer (INS 407), vitamin premix (0.01%), acidity regulator (INS 500 (ii)).

The pack also mentions only non-animal origin ingredients are used and it contains nature-identical flavor substance. 

What are the additives INS 407 and INS 500 (ii))?

INS 407 is a natural polysaccharide (form of carbohydrate- glycogen/starch) extracted from red or purple seaweed. It is commonly used as a gelling agent, thickener, and stabilizer in food and beverages.

INS 500 (ii)) aka baking soda or soda bicarbonate is a raising agent. 

Nutrition Label- A 200-ml serving offers 126 Kcal of which 6.9 grams is protein, 2.9 grams of fat, and 17.9 grams of carbohydrates (of which added sugar is 14.7 grams).

Consistency- So Good Elaichi Soy milk had an inviting cardamom aroma. It had a smooth consistency and was lump-free. Thin and flowy, this felt quite light. 

Flavor- The flavor of cardamom was prominent. That said, it wasn’t bold, and the flavor of the aromatic was balanced. Similarly, the sweetness was subtle and overall, this milk tasted quite fresh. 

PS- having it chilled makes it more refreshing. 

Alternatively, you can prepare a kheer using this milk, as suggested by the brand.

Here are some interesting FAQs on So Good Elaichi Soy milk.

So Good Elaichi Soy milk is GOOD indeed. The fresh, prominent elaichi flavor, the balanced sweetness, and the remarkable protein content- we quite liked this beverage.

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Our reviews are unbiased and all samples used during the reviews were paid for by us. Read our entire ethics statement here.