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Soybean

Glycine max Allergens: Soy
soybean

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Fabaceae
  • Primary Cuisine East Asian
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Soybean Plant

Was ist Soybean?

A versatile legume cultivated for its edible beans, used to produce a wide range of products including oil, tofu, tempeh, and soy milk.

"The unsung hero of plant-based cuisine: from humble bean to global culinary staple and nutritional powerhouse."

Wie schmeckt Soybean?

Earthy, Mild, Nutty (when roasted)

Taste
Earthy, Beany, Slightly Sweet
Texture
Firm, Mealy, Tender
Aroma
Beany, Nutty
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Global Production

Leading oilseed crop globally

Protein Content

Very High (complete protein)

Versatility

Used for oil, milk, tofu, tempeh, sauces

Nährwertangaben

Per 85g (1/2 cup cooked)
Calories172 kcal
Total Fat9 g
Saturated Fat1.3 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein18 g
Total Carbohydrate10 g
Dietary Fiber6 g
Total Sugars3 g
Calcium200 mg
Iron3.5 mg
Potassium515 mg

Geheimtipp des Chefs

To reduce the 'beany' flavor of dried soybeans for things like homemade soy milk, blanch them briefly before grinding, then discard the water.

Soybean Ersatz & Verhältnisse

Der beste Ersatz für Soybean ist Chickpeas, verwendet im Verhältnis 1:1. Similar protein and fiber, good for savory dishes, but different flavor profile.

Ersatz für Soybean mit Verhältnissen
Ersatz Verhältnis Am besten geeignet für
Chickpeas Am besten 1:1 Similar protein and fiber, good for savory dishes, but different flavor profile.
Lentils 1:1 Excellent protein source, versatile, but softer texture when cooked.
Cannellini Beans 1:1 Creamier texture when cooked, good for soups and stews, but less firm than whole soybeans.
Fava Beans 1:1 Large, meaty texture, often used similarly to soybeans in some cuisines, but requires peeling.

Wie man Soybean auswählt & lagert

  1. Available dried, canned, or fresh (edamame).
  2. For dried, soak overnight before cooking.
  3. Choose organic for non-GMO options.

Womit passt Soybean gut zusammen?

  • Ginger
  • garlic
  • chili
  • sesame
  • seaweed
  • rice
  • miso
  • vegetables.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Wie schmeckt Soybean?

Earthy, Mild, Nutty (when roasted) Beany|Nutty

Was ist ein guter Ersatz für Soybean?

Der beste Ersatz ist Chickpeas (1:1). Similar protein and fiber, good for savory dishes, but different flavor profile.

Wie wählt und lagert man Soybean?

Available dried, canned, or fresh (edamame). For dried, soak overnight before cooking. Choose organic for non-GMO options.

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