Soybeans

Soy Beans belong to the legume family. Yellow Soy Beans have been an important protein source in the Orient for over five thousand years.

Soy Beans grow on a variety of soils and a wide range of climates, ranging form tropical Brazil to the snowy Caucasus region. As Soy Beans mature in the pod, they ripen into hard, dry beans. Although most Soy Beans are yellow,there are also rare varieties which are black, brown or green coloured.

Soy Beans are most often transformed in other foods, soy milk or other food ingredients. However, cooked Soy Beans can also be used as an ingredient in soups, sauces and stews.