Approximately 85% of the world's soybean crop is processed into soybean meal and soybean oil, the remainder processed in other ways or eaten whole. [132] Soybeans can be broadly …

Dec 18, 2025 · Soybean, annual legume of the pea family (Fabaceae) and its edible seed. The soybean is economically the most important bean in the world, providing vegetable protein for …

Oct 21, 2025 · Soybeans and soy-derived foods are excellent sources of plant-based proteins. Other soybean benefits include providing heart-healthy fat, easing menopause symptoms, and …

Jun 13, 2023 · Various soy products are available, including soy flour, soy protein, tofu, soy milk, soy sauce, and soybean oil.

In China, Japan, Vietnam, and Korea, soybean and soybean products are a standard part of the diet. Tofu (豆腐 dòufu) is thought to have originated in China, along with soy sauce and …

Feb 18, 2025 · Soybean is the predominant oilseed crop in the world and among the top five of all food crops grown. Its origin was traced back to the commencement of China’s agriculture, …

Jan 23, 2025 · Soybean, scientifically known as Glycine max, is a legume native to East Asia and is widely cultivated for its versatile uses and nutritional benefits. It is a high-yielding crop that …

Dec 16, 2025 · Around that time, the USDA, land grant university extension agents and farm groups started to promote the soybean to farmers as a soil-fertilizing crop that yielded high …

Sep 12, 2022 · Due to its high protein content and quality, soybean is one of the most prevalent and cheapest sources of protein and is the only plant-based food that matches meat for …

May 28, 2025 · The tiny, unassuming soybean is a mighty force, providing protein, oil and fiber that powers our planet and people in multiple sustainable ways. From food to animal feed to …