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Soybean: The Green Friend of Protein
It can Delight Vegetarians, Non-Vegetarians, and Vegans Alike with Its Taste and Nutrition
Soybeans - though a small grain, it is widely popular for their nutrition and taste. The main reason is that everyone can eat it. On the days soybeans are cooked at my home, everyone enjoys it to the very last bite. That’s how much everyone loves it.
Full of protein, this food is not only for vegetarians or vegans. Non-vegetarians also like it. Soybean is not just food- it is an important element of health, energy and the economy. Globally, soybean is given special importance in agriculture and the food industry.
Soybean oil is made from soybean seeds. The soybean seeds are first cleaned and dried, then crushed to extract the oil. This oil is later filtered and refined to produce the “soybean oil” that we see in the market.
Alongside the oil, the remaining part is made into soybean meal, which is used as animal feed.
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Nutritional Value of Soybean
Soybean is a complete source of protein. In 100 grams of soybeans, there are about 36–37 grams of protein which can provide all nine essential amino acids needed for the human body. Besides, it contains plenty of fiber…
