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Types of Soybeans

Edamame
Edamame

Edamame served in the pod is a popular appetizer at most Japanese food restaurants and is a great choice for vegetarians, vegans, or anyone wanting to eat healthy particularly since it is packed full of healthy and low-fat soy protein.

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Meat Alternatives
Meat Alternatives

Soy meat alternatives, also called "meat analogs", are comparable to real meat on many fronts and are widely consumed by vegans and vegetarians. While soy may fall short in certain aspects when compared to real meat, it could also be more advantageous in others, making it a solid protein option to add into any diet.

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Miso
Miso

Miso paste is made from a mixture of soy beans, rice or barley that has been fermented with salt, water and a fungus. But before you get grossed out by the fungus part, you should know that it carries quite a few health benefits since it's packed with protein, vitamins and minerals.

Soy Nuts
Soy Nuts

Protein. Soybeans and soy products are among the only plant proteins that provide a source of all the essential amino acids. As soy nuts are simply whole, roasted soybeans, they are a source of "complete" or "high-quality" plant proteins.

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Soy Sauce (Tamari, Shoyu and Teriyaki)
Soy Sauce (Tamari, Shoyu and Teriyaki)

Tamari is a thicker, less salty, fermented soy sauce that contains less wheat (if not any depending on the brand, aka “gluten-free”). It's great for making a simple teriyaki sauce too! Tamari is a thicker, less salty, fermented soy sauce that contains less wheat (if not any depending on the brand, aka “gluten-free”).

Soymilk
Soymilk

There's never an excuse soy milk Some lactose-intolerant folks drink it because they want a milk substitute. Some health-conscious people drink it because they think it is the 'heart-healthy low fat option.' And some vegans drink it because they don't want to drink cow milk.

Tempeh
Tempeh

Though tempeh isn’t quite as popular as tofu, it is a mainstay of many vegetarian and vegan diets (and is particularly popular in Southeast Asia). Like tofu, tempeh is a soy-based product. It’s made by fermenting cooked soybeans and then forming the mixture into a firm, dense cake. Most versions also contain beans, grains, and flavorings.

Textured Soy Protein
Textured Soy Protein

Textured or texturized vegetable protein (TVP), also known as textured soy protein (TSP), soy meat, or soya chunks is a defatted soy flour product, a by-product of extracting soybean oil. It is often used as a meat analogue or meat extender.

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