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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]]-friendly 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]]-friendly 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. Solvent extraction can be used to extract the fat out of soybeans in order to make soybean oil.

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]].