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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. | 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 | + | 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 has not caught on as a crop in [[Africa]], [[Europe]] or [[South America]]. |
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Revision as of 01:06, 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 has not caught on as a crop in Africa, Europe or South America.