Soybean

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Soybean
Scientific classification
Kingdom Information
Kingdom	Plantae
Phylum Information
Phylum	Spermatophyta
Sub-phylum	Magnoliophyta
Class Information
Class	Magnoliopsida
Order Information
Order	Fabales
Family Information
Family	Fabaceae
Genus Information
Genus	Glycine
Species Information
Species	max
Population statistics

The soybean, also known as the soya bean is a plant native to Eastern Asia. It is often used in the production of vegetarian-safe foods, such as soy milk or infant formula. It is also a source of vitamin E. Soy milk is used as a mild alternative for people suffering from lactose intolerance or chronic heartburn, and soybeans are the primary ingredient in a foodstuff called tofu, frequently used in East Asian cuisine. Soy sauce, made from fermented soya beans, is important as a condiment and ingredient in East Asian cooking.

Raw soybeans (known as edamame) are also used as a feed for livestock, especially pigs and poultry. Soy has become a major crop in the United States but is not as commonly cultivated in Africa, Europe or South America.

Further reading

• http://www.bats.ch/trace/?file5=coreforms/taxonomy.php&record_number=3
• USDA » Natural Resources Conservation Service » PLANTS database
• Iowa Soybean Association

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