Silk Vanilla Soy Yogurt Review

If you've never tried soy yogurt, you may be pleasantly surprised that it actually tastes good. My kids have a sensitivity to casein (milk protein) and gluten, so I'm constantly on the lookout for products that are free of both. All Silk products are free of dairy, lactose, and gluten while none of their products come from animal derivitives, products, or by-products.

My 4-year-old LOVES this stuff and eats it every day. It's a great source of calcium, for those of you looking to inrease your calcium intake. You can also use it as a base for making smoothies or add fresh fruit for variety. The site also mentions adding granola or nuts, but we haven't tried that one because of multiple food sensitivities. Perhaps another Viewpoints writer has experience with that.

The 32 oz. size is a better buy, but the 6 oz. size is easier to use when on the go. The downside on the 6 oz. size is that they no longer sell them with plastic lids. That's usually not a problem with us because even the 4-year-old can typically finish 6 oz. at a time. The last time I checked, Silk did not offer to send a supply of lids, but Stoneyfield Farms did send me a supply of free lids a year ago. Unfortuntely, Stoneyfield Farms products were produced on a line that was not designated casein free and may have milk contamination the last time I checked, so if you have a milk allergy, I'd encourage you to steer clear of any chance of milk contamination.

In case any of you are interested in going green, Silk uses wind power and is consistently named to the EPA's Top 25 list, according to their website, which is informative and easy to navigate. This product is also organic.

I've found this product at specialty grocery stores, such as Whole Foods, in the triad in North Carolina. I haven't found it in mainstream grocery stores yet. With gas prices the way they are, I tend to special order this product by the case to make my drive worthwhile.

One word of caution: the plain flavor packaging is VERY similar to the vanilla flavor packaging. We accidentally bought the plain flavor and weren't pleased with the taste of that one. Also, plan to finish even that 32 oz. size rather quickly after opening as it tends to turn to liquid after a day or two.