Let's talk about soya
A versatile little bean, soya’s one of our hero ingredients. It’s been a big part of the daily diet in Asia for over 2,000 years now. Little wonder – it’s simply bursting with plant-based goodness.
Our soya beans are pretty special, here's what you need to know
Soya - Key Feature 1
Soya fits right into your healthy balanced diet. High in high quality protein, with all the essential amino acids your body needs, and low in saturated fats, too.
*Source of Protein. Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass. A varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle is recommended for good health.
Soya - Key Feature 2
Most of our soya comes from Europe, the rest from Canada by boat. Never from a rainforest. Plus, it’s all 100% Pro Terra certified planet friendly. Enjoy the soya!
Soya - Key Feature 3
Soya gathers all the nitrogen it needs from the air, then leaves it behind in the soil for the next crop. That means a lot less fertiliser is needed. Handy, right?
question on our
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Let's take our soya for instance. All our soya beans come from farmers we trust to do things in a way that cares for the planet and for people – that includes you.
Here are a few reasons why we’re so fond of our soya:
Not one of our beans comes from the Amazon or any other rainforest
All our soya is non-GMO
100% of our organic beans and the majority of our conventional beans are grown in Europe (mostly France)
The rest we get from Canada. To lighten our carbon footprint we ship them across the Atlantic by boat. No planes + fewer miles = less CO2!
We also work with farmers to promote good farming practices – like including soya beans in their crop rotation to keep nitrogen in the soil, so that less fertilizer is needed. Plus, all our beans can be tracked from seed to serve. Our system is audited and certified according to the ProTerra standard by the independent organization, Food Chain ID and we know where every bean has been. So enjoy the soya!
Yes! We offer a wide range of plant-based products with various ingredients and we are always eager to try to incorporate new plant-based ingredients. Our almond, hazelnut, coconut, rice and oat drinks are perfectly safe for people with a soy allergy. (local adaptation of what is available in your country)Check out our product page to see the current range of products. Always check the ingredient lists on the package for the most recent and detailed information. Alpro mentions possible allergens on its packages.
알프로의 칼슘이 풍부한 콩 제품은 고품질 단백질을 포함하고 있어서 유제품과 영양학적으로 동등합니다. 알프로는 유당 및 유제품을 사용하지 않으며, 유제품과 유사한 수준의 칼슘과 비타민을 함유한 당사의 많은 제품을 사용하여 차, 커피, 시리얼 등 좋아하는 모든 레시피에 안심하고 사용할 수 있습니다. 쉽고 감동적이며 맛있는 음식을 원하시면 레시피 페이지를 참조하세요.
No. We source our beans directly from farms where soya beans have been grown for many years, mainly France and subject to usual crop rotations. None of these farms are on land that has been reclaimed or deforested. In the past where we did source our beans from Brazil, they were also not from rainforest or deforested areas and were in line with a strict code of conduct set out in the Basel criteria, which ensures beans are cultivated with respect for the environment, people and responsible use of raw materials and agricultural products. We only buy from farmers that we have direct contact with and never on the open market to ensure a full traceability system from the harvesting of the bean through to the final finished product.
Yes, the soya protein that is present in the Alpro soya products contains all the essential amino acids – the building blocks of protein – in the right amounts in comparison to animal protein. These essential amino acids cannot be made by the body and must be obtained by eating protein in a healthy diet. All of our soya products (drinks, desserts and plant-based alternatives to yogurt) are a perfect source of protein to reaching the daily-recommended intake. Soya beans naturally contain high levels of protein.
