Soybeans

Soybeans are small, round legumes
Appearance:
Small, beige to light brown beans. Can also be green when young. Smooth and hard when dry.
Taste & Nutrition:
- Taste: Mild, slightly nutty and beany
- Nutrition: Called a "complete protein" because it has all 9 essential amino acids. Also high in protein, fiber, healthy fats, iron, calcium, and isoflavones
Main Uses:
1. Food: Tofu, soy milk, soy oil, soy flour, and soy sauce
2. Animal Feed: source of protein for poultry, fish, and livestock
3. Oil: Soybean oil is one of the most used cooking oils worldwide
4. Products: Used in margarine, bread, baby formula, and cosmetics
In Nigeria:
Used for soy milk, soy beans stew, soy flour and soybean oil for cooking. Also grown for animal feed.
Soybeans are the world’s top source of vegetable protein and oil. They also help improve soil because they fix nitrogen.
Soybeans are a versatile, high-protein bean used for food, oil, and feed. Very nutritious and a major global crop

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