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. 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.
| Soybean | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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.