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Q: What is 8^th Continent, L.L.C.?

A: 8^th Continent, L.L.C. (Limited Liability Company) is owned by Heritage Foods.

Heritage Foods
Attn: Steven Tam
CMS
692 Arrow Grand Circle Ste B
Covina, CA 91722

Q: I've heard that soymilk is good for your heart. Why?

A: 8^th Continent contains ingredients that can help lower cholesterol^*, reduce the risk of high blood pressure & stroke^**

^* 25 grams of soy protein a day, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease. 8^th Continent Soymilk contains 6.25 grams of soy protein per 8oz serving.
^** Diets containing foods that are good sources of potassium and low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke

Q: Is there calcium in 8^th Continent soymilk?

A: Yes. In fact, 8^th Continent soymilks contain as much calcium as a serving of dairy milk. 8^th Continent soymilks are also fortified with Vitamin D, which helps your body absorb calcium needed to help prevent bone loss.

Q: What other health benefits does 8^th Continent soymilk provide?

A: 8^th Continent is not only good for your heart health, it also contains calcium, vitamins and other ingredients that can help your whole body. Click here to learn more about health benefits of 8^th Continent Soymilk.

Q: I pour 8^th Continent soymilk on my cereal. What other ways can I use 8^th Continent Soymilk?

A: Blend 8^th Continent vanilla soymilk with fruit and yogurt in your blender to make a delicious smoothie; you can make a frozen peachy pop; or use it to make pancakes. These recipes and many more are located on our web site--we make it easy for you--more than 50 healthy and delicious recipes have just been added to our site. In fact, because you can substitute 8^th Continent soymilk one-for-one for dairy milk in most of your own recipes, the possibilities are endless.

Q: Can I use 8^th Continent soymilk for baking?

A: Absolutely! 8^th Continent soy milk is excellent for baking, it works especially well in muffins, pancakes and waffles, and baked desserts like bread pudding and rice pudding. Just substitute it for the amount of milk in your favorite recipe, or try the tasty recipes on the 8^th Continent web site --these recipes have been developed specifically for 8^th Continent soy milk.

Q: I used to buy 8^th Continent soymilk in my grocery store and now it is gone. Where else can I find your product?

A: To easily help you find 8^th Continent soymilk in a store near you, use the product locator on our website, All you need to do is type in your area and the location of the store nearest you that carries 8^th Continent will come up. You can also approach the dairy manager at your local grocery store and ask them to bring back your favorite 8^th Continent soymilk.

Q: How should 8^th Continent soymilk be stored?

A: Just like dairy milk, 8^th Continent must be refrigerated. That will keep your product fresh and tasty.

Q: How long does 8^th Continent stay fresh?

A: Unopened, 8^th Continent will be fresh until the Best Before date on your bottle. Once opened, your soymilk will last 10 days when refrigerated.

Q: Today's date is past the Best Before date printed on the bottle. Can I still drink it?

A: We recommend consuming 8^th Continent before the Best Before date on your bottle. Soymilk spoils just like dairy milk and will smell sour when it is bad.

Q: How long can I keep 8^th Continent soymilk once it is opened?

A: For the best freshness and flavor, we recommend that you keep opened 8^th Continent soymilk no longer than 10 days after opening.

Q: Can I use 8^th Continent soymilk if it has been opened for more than 10 days?

A: For the best freshness and flavor, we recommend that you keep 8^th Continent soymilk no longer than 10 days after opening.

Q: Can I freeze 8^th Continent soymilk?

A: Yes. Just be sure to let 8^th Continent thaw completely and shake it well before drinking or using in recipes. The product should always be consumed before the Best Before date on the bottle.

Q: What is WomenHeart?

A: WomenHeart is the only National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease that provides support, information, and advocacy for the 8 million women in the U.S. living with heart disease.

Q: Where can I find 8^th Continent soymilk in the grocery store?

A: It can be found in the refrigerated dairy section. Visit our product locator to find a store near you that sells 8^th Continent soymilk

Q: What varieties of 8^th Continent soymilk are available?

A: 8^th Continent soymilks come in three delicious flavors - Original, Vanilla and Chocolate. You also have a choice of Regular, Light or Fat Free soymilks. Visit our product section for nutritional and other information about our soymilk.

Q: What sizes of 8^th Continent soymilk are available?

A: Currently, our soymilks are available in 64oz bottles only.

Q: Are 8^th Continent products dairy free?

A: All 8^th Continent soymilks are completely dairy free and safe for people with dairy allergies. Visit our product section for nutritional and other information on our soymilk. See the Dairy-Free recipe section for great dairy-free recipes.

Q: Are 8^th Continent products gluten free?

A: All 8^th Continent soymilks are gluten free and can be consumed by people who are sensitive to gluten.

Q: Are 8^th Continent products casein-free?

A: Yes. Casein is a protein found in the milk of mammals. 8^th Continent does not come from the milk of mammals, but 8^th Continent is considered a good source of protein.

Q: Does 8^th Continent soymilk contain any other allergens?

A: Of the top eight allergens, it contains only soy.

Q: Are 8^th Continent soymilks certified Kosher?

A: It is circle U Kosher certified.

Q: Is 8^th Continent soymilk organic?

A: No, it is not an organic product.

Q: Is 8^th Continent soymilk a vegan product?

A: 8^th Continent soymilks are completely vegan and do not contain any animal products.

Q: Is 8^th Continent product packaging recyclable?

A: While every area has different recycling rules, 8^th Continent plastic bottle can usually be recycled with the rest of your plastic containers.

Q: Where does 8^th Continent buy its soy?

A: 8^th Continent sources soy from its soy partner, The Solae Company. For more information, visit www.solae.com.