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{{Taxonomy|image=Soybeans.jpg|200px|kingdom = Plantae|phylum = Spermatophyta|subphylum = Magnoliophyta|class = Magnoliopsida|subclass Rosidae|order = Fabales|suborder = |family = Fabaceae|genus = Glycine|species = max}} | {{Taxonomy|image=Soybeans.jpg|200px|kingdom = Plantae|phylum = Spermatophyta|subphylum = Magnoliophyta|class = Magnoliopsida|subclass Rosidae|order = Fabales|suborder = |family = Fabaceae|genus = Glycine|species = max}} | ||
| − | 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 [[fermentation|fermented]] soya beans, is important as a condiment and ingredient in East Asian cooking. | + | 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 [[fermentation|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 [[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]]. In the US, soybeans and tofu are a favorite food of liberals and radical environmentalists. [[PETA]] for example has been known to promote that Americans eat "soy turkeys" on [[Thanksgiving]]. | 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]]. In the US, soybeans and tofu are a favorite food of liberals and radical environmentalists. [[PETA]] for example has been known to promote that Americans eat "soy turkeys" on [[Thanksgiving]]. | ||
Revision as of 14:20, January 15, 2011
| Soybean | |
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| 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. In the US, soybeans and tofu are a favorite food of liberals and radical environmentalists. PETA for example has been known to promote that Americans eat "soy turkeys" on Thanksgiving.