Maeil Dairies' eco-friendly brand, Sangha Farm, has expanded its plant-based beverage lineup with the launch of its first soy milk products.
On August 4, Maeil Dairies announced the release of three varieties of 'Sangha Farm Soy Milk' (black soybean, black soybean with mugwort, and black soybean with red bean). This marks the brand's debut in the soy milk market.
The new products are notable for using only top-grade black soybeans, specifically the 'Cheongja No. 5' variety, harvested within a year. All soybeans are sourced domestically, with strict management of harvest dates and traceability to enhance ingredient freshness.
The manufacturing process employs traditional stone grinding methods, incorporating the soybean skins. The products contain no emulsifiers, foaming agents, stabilizers, sweeteners, or flavorings. Leveraging over 40 years of expertise from Maeil Dairies' food research institute, the soy milk preserves the rich flavor of black soybeans while minimizing any bean-like aftertaste.
The products are available in three flavors, all made with 100% domestic ingredients. The 'Black Soybean Soy Milk' contains 99.8% black soybean extract and 0.2% sea salt, offering an unsweetened, high-protein option. The 'Black Soybean Soy Milk with Mugwort' is a low-sugar variant enhanced with domestic mugwort, while the 'Black Soybean Soy Milk with Red Bean' features seasonal domestic red beans, providing a subtle sweetness and nutty flavor.
Packaged in 180ml pouches, the products target consumers such as new mothers needing nutritional support, those who prefer black soybeans, and individuals seeking natural flavors and low-sugar, high-protein diets. They can be purchased through Maeil Dairies' official online store and major online retail channels.
A Maeil Dairies representative stated, "This is the first instance of Sangha Farm applying the same origin and quality control standards used for dairy products to plant-based items. We not only consider which soybeans to use but also when they were harvested, ensuring the use of top-grade black soybeans harvested within a year."
According to FIS Food Industry Statistics, the domestic soy milk market has grown from 386.3 billion won in 2023 to 406.2 billion won in 2024 and 409.8 billion won last year. The average annual growth rate over the past three years has been approximately 2.99%.
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