ZenSoy Chocolate Soy Pudding

By: Tanya Taylor, PhD | Apr 5, 2007
4 stars

Pudding is not something that I usually reach for in the supermarket, but something about the ZenSoy product caught my eye. I think it was the fact that it was certified organic, gluten free, lactose free AND vegan - something that almost everybody and their kids can eat. But it might also have been the Panda featured on the package, who on close inspection appears to be eating pudding - ZenSoy perhaps? (hmmm ... ).

My gripe with pudding is that I don't enjoy the thick consistency. Thankfully, while ZenSoy Chocolate Soy Pudding is thick, it is not too thick! I think they have a formula that pleases even my pickiness but will still be enjoyed by all the puddin' lovin' people out there. I wouldn't have been able to tell that this wasn't a milk based product, or that it was made from soy. It has a dark rich chocolatey brown color, is creamy and smooth but with more of a sweet taste than a chocolate flavor. There is no aftertaste and no beany soy taste. My only complaint would be that this is a bit too sweet for my liking.

One 4 ounce container of ZenSoy Chocolate Soy Pudding has 130 calories, 1 gram of total fat, low sodium (3% of the recommended daily amount), 3 grams of protein and 29 grams total carbohydrate which includes 8% of the RDA for fiber and 21 grams of sugar.

I would have preferred a little less sweetness to my chocolate pudding (and less grams of sugar), but I would buy this again - and this is coming from someone who doesn't even like pudding! One pack of 4 was $2.50 when purchased at Whole Foods or you can buy it on Amazon.com for $3.19 [link]. This is a great option for all, but especially if you are lactose intolerant, vegan or on a gluten free diet.

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