Soybean
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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. Soy milk is also a mild alternative for people suffering from lactose intolerance or chronic heartburn.
In the United States, most people do not eat soybeans and they are still primarily used as a feed for livestock, especially pigs and poultry. It is more commonly eaten by people in Eastern Asia, where it is known as edamame and is the primary ingredient in the mushy, gelatin-like foodstuff called tofu. Soy has not caught on as a crop in Africa, Europe or South America.