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Soybean

Glycine max Allergens: Soy
soybean

Sourcing & Taxonomy

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

¿Qué es 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."

¿A qué sabe 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

Información Nutricional

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

El Secreto del Chef

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

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Soybean

El mejor sustituto para Soybean es Chickpeas, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Similar protein and fiber, good for savory dishes, but different flavor profile.

Sustitutos para Soybean con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Chickpeas Mejor 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.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Soybean

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

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Soybean?

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

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Soybean?

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

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Soybean?

El mejor sustituto es Chickpeas (1:1). Similar protein and fiber, good for savory dishes, but different flavor profile.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Soybean?

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

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