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Sofit Kesar Pista Soy Beverage

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Summary

Sofit Kesar Pista Soy Beverage is a sweetened, fortified soy drink with a kesar pista flavour. It scores [F][L]CD4: nutrition is middling because of the added vitamins and minerals, ingredients lose points for gums, flavourings and a missing saffron, and risk is high from added sugar. Best as an occasional sweet drink, not as an everyday milk.

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Sofit Kesar Pista Soy Beverage

Sofit Kesar Pista Soy Beverage scores [L][F]CD4 on CleanPlate: nutrition C, ingredients D, load risk 4.

The [L] flag means the name or pack promises more than the ingredient list delivers. The [F] flag means added vitamins or minerals lift its nutrition grade.

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Share of calories, per 100 ml

  • Protein: 3.2 g per 100 ml, 19% of the calories.
  • Carbs (not counting sugars and fibre): 0.5 g per 100 ml, 3% of the calories.
  • Sugars: 9.4 g per 100 ml, 54% of the calories, of which 8.5 g is added.
  • Fat: 1.6 g per 100 ml, 21% of the calories, of which 0.3 g is saturated.
  • Fibre: 1.1 g per 100 ml, 3% of the calories (fibre counts at 2 kcal per gram).
Added sugar8.5 g
Saturated fat0.3 g
Sodium117 mg

The tick is the “high” line

Watch
High added sugar (8.5g per 100ml)
In its favour
Source of protein (3.2g); Low sodium
On the pack
5 claims checked: 2 hold, 2 need care, 1 is misleading

Last reviewed October 29, 2026

Ingredients, decoded

15 listed
  • Water
  • Soyabeans (#13.6%)
  • Sugar
  • Mineral (Tricalcium Phosphate)
  • Emulsifier (460(i), 466)
  • Acidity Regulator (500 (ii))
  • Oligofructose (Dietary Fibre) (#0.18%)
  • Iodized Salt
  • Flavours (Artificial (Kesar Pista) And Nature Identical Flavouring Substances)
  • Mineral (Zinc Sulphate)
  • Vitamin E (Acetate)
  • Vitamin A (Acetate)
  • Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate)
  • Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
  • Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
High concernModerate concernLow concernNo concernIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more. How we rate additives
Sofit Kesar Pista Soy Beverage pack, front view

2 teaspoons of sugar in every 100 ml · 9.4 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon

FFortifiedLPack claim not backed upHigh sugarNutrition per 100 ml
CNutrition densityDIngredient integrity4Load risk
Nutrition facts
Energy70.4 kcal
Protein3.2 g
Carbohydrates11 g
Total sugars9.4 g
Added sugars8.5 g
Dietary fibre1.1 g
Total fat1.6 g
Saturated fat0.3 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium117 mg
Zinc2 mg
Calcium150 mg
Magnesium27.8 mg
Vitamin E1.1 mg
Vitamin A75 µg
Vitamin B10.14 mg
Vitamin B20.2 mg
Vitamin B120.17 µg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

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What to know about Sofit Kesar Pista Soy Beverage

A fortified soy drink with sugar and no saffron

A flavoured soy drink made from water, soyabeans (13.6%) and sugar, with tricalcium phosphate, zinc and a set of added vitamins. It is sold as a lactose-free, vegan alternative to dairy milk for people who want a plant drink with a familiar Indian sweet-shop flavour.

Per 100 ml it gives 70.4 kcal, 3.2 g protein, 1.1 g fibre and 150 mg calcium. The cost is sweetness: 8.5 g of the 9.4 g sugar is added, so a typical 200 ml glass carries about 17 g added sugar. Sodium is 117 mg per 100 ml.

The front says kesar pista flavour and the name says kesar, but the list has no saffron. The taste comes from artificial and nature-identical flavouring substances, and that missing ingredient sets the [L] flag. CleanPlate scores it [F][L]CD4.

Does Sofit Kesar Pista Soy Beverage live up to its claims?

The protein and calcium claims hold. The kesar in the name does not, because no saffron is listed, and two other figures need care: the soya share and the omega-3 mention.

  • Product name

    “Kesar Pista Soy Beverage”

    Misleading

    No saffron is listed. The flavour comes from artificial kesar pista flavour and nature-identical flavouring substances.

  • On the pack

    “Plant Protein”

    Holds

    The drink has 3.2 g protein per 100 ml, and it comes from soyabeans.

  • On the pack

    “High in Calcium”

    Holds

    Calcium is 150 mg per 100 ml, added as tricalcium phosphate, so a 200 ml glass has about 300 mg.

  • Retail listing

    “Contains omega-3”

    Be careful

    The retailer page mentions omega-3, but the pack declares no omega-3 and the ingredient list has no source of it.

  • Retail listing

    “Soya Bean (20%)”

    Be careful

    The retailer page shows soya bean at 20%, the pack shows soyabeans at 13.6%.

Why Sofit Kesar Pista Soy Beverage scores [L][F]CD4

Nutrition is a C, helped by added vitamins and minerals, and would be a D without them. Ingredients are a D for gums, flavourings and the missing saffron, and risk is a 4 on 8.5 g added sugar per 100 ml.

How we score →
01 Nutrition densityA to E
C

Adequate nutrient density

Protein
3.2 g
Fibre
1.1 g
Vitamins and minerals
8 declared
Energy
70 kcal

01 Nutrition density: why C

Protein is 3.2 g per 100 ml, fibre is 1.1 g and calcium is 150 mg. Soyabeans supply the protein, and the grade is held up by fortification: added calcium, zinc and vitamins A, E, B1, B2 and B12.

Without that fortification the nutrition grade would drop to a D, so the core of the drink is modest. Energy is 70.4 kcal per 100 ml, and sugar is a large part of it.

Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.

02 Ingredient integrityA to E
D

Heavily processed or flagged substances

Base
Water
Sweeteners
Sugar, Oligofructose
Additives
3
Flagged
None
Artificial flavour or colour
Yes

02 Ingredient integrity: why D

Water, soyabeans and sugar lead the list, and soyabeans are declared at 13.6%. The fortification is a plus, but the additives are not: carboxymethyl cellulose (466) costs the most ingredient points, with cellulose (460) and the flavouring costing a little each.

The name promises kesar, and no saffron is on the list. The flavour is artificial and nature-identical, so the missing ingredient costs further ingredient points and sets the [L] flag. [F] marks the fortification.

Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.

03 Load risk1 to 5
4

High risk

Added sugar
8.5 g
Sodium
117 mg
Saturated fat
0.3 g
Trans fat
0 g

03 Load risk: why 4

Added sugar is the main driver: 8.5 g per 100 ml, and most of the risk number comes from it. A typical 200 ml glass has about 17 g.

Sodium is 117 mg per 100 ml and saturated fat is only 0.3 g, so they add little. Trans fat is 0 g and no hydrogenated fat is listed.

Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.

[F] Added vitamins or minerals meaningfully lift this product's nutrition grade. Without them it would score lower.

[L] The name or pack claims promise more than the ingredient list delivers. See Claims vs reality.

Red flags

  • Red flag: High added sugar (8.5g per 100ml)

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of protein (3.2g)
  • Green flag: Low sodium

What's in Sofit Kesar Pista Soy Beverage?

Water, soyabeans and sugar lead the list, followed by a calcium salt, two cellulose-based additives and flavouring. Watch the added sugar and the carboxymethyl cellulose.

The ingredient list, read for you

Water comes first, then soyabeans at 13.6% and sugar, so the drink is mostly water with a soy base and sweetener. Tricalcium phosphate adds calcium, and cellulose (460) with carboxymethyl cellulose (466) keep the soy from settling. Sodium carbonate (500) adjusts acidity, and oligofructose adds a trace of fibre at 0.18%.

Iodized salt and artificial and nature-identical kesar pista flavourings finish the base. Zinc sulphate and vitamins E, A, B1, B2 and B12 are the added nutrients.

Ingredients to watch

  • Added sugarConcern

    8.5 g per 100 ml, about 17 g in a 200 ml glass. It is the biggest driver of the risk grade.

  • Carboxymethyl cellulose (466)Concern

    A stabiliser that costs the most ingredient points among the additives. It keeps the soy evenly mixed.

  • No saffron in the listConcern

    The name says kesar, but the flavour is artificial and nature-identical. This sets the [L] flag.

  • Flavourings and cellulose (460)Worth watching

    Both cost a small number of ingredient points.

  • FortificationFine

    Calcium 150 mg per 100 ml, plus zinc and vitamins A, E, B1, B2 and B12. Without it nutrition would be a D.

  • ProteinFine

    3.2 g per 100 ml from soyabeans, with 0 g cholesterol and 0.3 g saturated fat.

What it doesn’t have

  • No saffron or pistachio is in the ingredient list, only flavouring.

Who should eat Sofit Kesar Pista Soy Beverage?

An occasional drink for most adults and children. It is lactose free and cholesterol free, but the added sugar keeps it away from daily use.

  • Most adultsOccasionally

    8.5 g added sugar per 100 ml, about 17 g in a glass.

  • ChildrenOccasionally

    Sweetened with artificial flavouring and a glass has about 17 g added sugar.

  • Heart healthOccasionally

    Saturated fat is low at 0.3 g per 100 ml, but the added sugar is not.

  • Lactose intoleranceOccasionally

    Naturally lactose free, but sugar is 8.5 g added per 100 ml.

Sofit Kesar Pista Soy Beverage: common questions

What is the CleanPlate score of Sofit Kesar Pista Soy Beverage?

Sofit Kesar Pista Soy Beverage is a sweetened, fortified soy drink with a kesar pista flavour. It scores [F][L]CD4: nutrition is middling because of the added vitamins and minerals, ingredients lose points for gums, flavourings and a missing saffron, and risk is high from added sugar. Best as an occasional sweet drink, not as an everyday milk. CleanPlate scores it [L][F]CD4: nutrition C, ingredients D, load risk 4 (A and 1 are best).

How many calories and how much protein are in Sofit Kesar Pista Soy Beverage?

Per 100 ml, Sofit Kesar Pista Soy Beverage has 70 kcal, 3.2 g protein, 11 g carbohydrate, 1.6 g fat and 0.3 g saturated fat. One serve (1 glass, 200 ml (typical serve)) has 141 kcal and 6.4 g protein.

What are the ingredients in Sofit Kesar Pista Soy Beverage?

15 ingredients, in label order: Water, Soyabeans (#13.6%), Sugar, Mineral (Tricalcium Phosphate), Emulsifier (460(i), 466), Acidity Regulator (500 (ii)), Oligofructose (Dietary Fibre) (#0.18%), Iodized Salt, Flavours (Artificial (Kesar Pista) And Nature Identical Flavouring Substances), Mineral (Zinc Sulphate), Vitamin E (Acetate), Vitamin A (Acetate), Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin).

Does Sofit Kesar Pista Soy Beverage live up to its claims?

5 claims checked: 2 hold, 2 need care, 1 is misleading. "Kesar Pista Soy Beverage" is misleading: No saffron is listed. The flavour comes from artificial kesar pista flavour and nature-identical flavouring substances. "Contains omega-3" needs care: The retailer page mentions omega-3, but the pack declares no omega-3 and the ingredient list has no source of it.

Who should limit Sofit Kesar Pista Soy Beverage?

Most adults: occasionally. 8.5 g added sugar per 100 ml, about 17 g in a glass. Children: occasionally. Sweetened with artificial flavouring and a glass has about 17 g added sugar. Heart health: occasionally. Saturated fat is low at 0.3 g per 100 ml, but the added sugar is not.

How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Sofit Kesar Pista Soy Beverage have?

Per 100 ml, Sofit Kesar Pista Soy Beverage has 8.5 g added sugar, 117 mg sodium (about 0.3 g salt) and 0.3 g saturated fat. The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 5 g added sugar, 300 mg sodium and 2.5 g saturated fat per 100 ml. It is high in sugar.

Last reviewed October 29, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .

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