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Sign in to saveThe soybean, soy bean, or soya bean (Glycine max) is a species of legume native to East Asia, widely grown for its edible bean. Soy is a staple crop, the world's most grown legume, and an important animal feed.
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The soybean is a legume plant native to East Asia that produces edible beans and is now grown worldwide. It's the most widely cultivated legume globally and serves as both a food source for people and a crucial feed for livestock.
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Key facts
- Chinese.c
- 大豆
- Chinese.l
- "large bean"
- Chinese.p
- dàdòu
- Chinese.altname
- Southern Chinese name
- Chinese.s2
- 黄豆
- Chinese.t2
- 黃豆
- Chinese.l2
- "yellow bean"
- Chinese.p2
- huángdòu
- Chinese.j2
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72 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- Description
- Germination
- Maturation
- Flowering
- Seed resilience
- Chemistry
- Taxonomy
- Subspecies
- Ecology
- Cultivation
- Conditions
- Soils
- Contamination concerns
- Pests
- Cultivars
- Disease resistant cultivars
- PI 88788
- Production
- Environmental issues
- History
- East Asia
- Southeast Asia
- Indian subcontinent
- Iberia
- North America
- Caribbean and West Indies
- Mediterranean area
- Australia
- France
- Africa
- Central Europe
- Central Asia
- Central America
- South America
- Genetics
- Genetic modification
- Adverse effects
- Soy allergy
- Thyroid function
- Uses
- Nutrition
- Protein
- Carbohydrates
- Fats
- Other constituents
- Comparison to other major staple foods
- Soybean oil
- Soybean meal
- Livestock feed
- Food for human consumption
- Soy-based infant formula
- Meat and dairy alternatives and extenders
- Soy nut butter
- Sweetened soybean
- Coffee substitute
- Other products
- Potential health benefits
- Reducing risk of cancer
- Breast cancer
- Gastrointestinal and colorectal cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Cardiovascular health
- Research by constituent
- Lignans
- Phytochemicals
- Phytic acid
- In culture
- See also
- Further reading
- References
- Works cited
The soybean, soy bean, or soya bean (Glycine max) is a species of legume native to East Asia, widely grown for its edible bean. Soy is a staple crop, the world's most grown legume, and an important animal feed.
Soy is a key source of food, useful both for its protein and oil content. Soybean oil is widely used in cooking, as well as in industry. Traditional unfermented food uses of soybeans include edamame, as well as soy milk, from which tofu and tofu skin are made. Fermented soy foods include soy sauce, fermented bean paste, nattō, and tempeh. Fat-free (defatted) soybean meal is a significant and cheap source of protein for animal feeds and many packaged meals. For example, soybean products, such as textured vegetable protein (TVP), are ingredients in many meat and dairy substitutes. Soy-based foods are traditionally associated with East Asian cuisines, and still constitute a major part of East Asian diets, but processed soy products are increasingly used in Western cuisines.