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Nutritional Information
Soybeans are considered by many agencies to be a source of complete protein. A complete protein is one that contains a significant and balanced source of essential amino acids, which are required by animals daily due to the body’s inability to synthesise them itself. Soy protein is recognised as a good source of protein and as a quality alternative to meat, eggs and milk protein. For this reason soybeans are valued by not just vegetarians and people who cannot afford meat, but also health conscious individuals looking to an alternative to meat proteins.
Soybeans typically contain about 40% protein, 20% oil and 35% carbohydrates. Soy oil is the major food product used worldwide and after extraction the protein is used as a valued meal for livestock. However the protein is also used in soy foods requiring high temperature processing such as tofu, soy milk and textured vegetable proteins.