Difference between revisions of "Soybean"
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Raw soybeans (known as edamame) are also used as a feed for [[livestock]], especially [[pig]]s and [[poultry]]. Soy has become a major crop in the United States but is not as commonly cultivated in [[Africa]], [[Europe]] or [[South America]]. | Raw soybeans (known as edamame) are also used as a feed for [[livestock]], especially [[pig]]s and [[poultry]]. Soy has become a major crop in the United States but is not as commonly cultivated in [[Africa]], [[Europe]] or [[South America]]. | ||
| − | ==== Taxonomy ==== | + | ===== Taxonomy ===== |
| − | Kingdom: ''[[Plantae]]''<br/> | + | <small>Kingdom: ''[[Plantae]]''<br/> |
Division: ''[[Spermatophyta]]'' (seed-bearing plants)<br/> | Division: ''[[Spermatophyta]]'' (seed-bearing plants)<br/> | ||
Subdivision: ''[[Magnoliophyta]]'' (flowering plants)<br/> | Subdivision: ''[[Magnoliophyta]]'' (flowering plants)<br/> | ||
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species: ''max'' | species: ''max'' | ||
| − | binomial name: ''Glycine max'' | + | binomial name: ''Glycine max''</small> |
==== Further reading ==== | ==== Further reading ==== | ||
Revision as of 01:29, July 3, 2008
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 the mushy, gelatin-like foodstuff called tofu, frequently used in East Asian cuisine.
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.
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Spermatophyta (seed-bearing plants)
Subdivision: Magnoliophyta (flowering plants)
Class: Magnoliopsida (Dicotyledons)
Subclass: Rosidae
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Glycine
species: max
binomial name: Glycine max