Soy Recipe Collection

The soybean is one of a large family of plants called legumes. Legumes tend to be higher in protein than other plant foods; in fact, the mature soybean is about 42-percent protein, 33-percent carbohydrate, 20-percent oil, and 5-percent hull. In fact, the soybean is the only plant source of protein considered a complete protein.

Soy is similar to the best animal sources of protein without all the saturated fat. Soybeans contain minerals, including iron and, if the processing method is correct, calcium.

Today's soy protein ingredients allow people to get all the benefits of soy in a wide variety of favorite foods like soy "burgers," drinks and shake mixes, soy protein bars and more. Read more...

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Star Trimming Tip: Designed to help you lose weight and eat a healthy diet, Soy Bean Oil includes vitamins, minerals, folate and dietary fiber, as well as protein and carbs.

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