After the soybean oil is removed, the remaining flakes can be processed into various edible soy protein products or used to produce meal for animal feeds. The oil is used both in edible and non-edible applications. W hole soybeans belong to the legume family and are native to East Asia. They are the basis of tofu, tempeh, miso, soy sauce, some soy flours and soy milk. Medical research shows a strong connection between soy foods and the prevention of heat disease and cancer.
Soy foods are rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, calcium and iron.
Soy protein is good for animal as well. Made from soybean flakes and hulls, soybean meal is universally accepted as the most important supplemental protein ingredient in livestock feeds for beef cattle, sheep, goats, dairy cattle, swine, poultry, fish, and pet foods. 1 bushel of soybeans can be crushed to yield over 10 pounds of soybean oil. The average American consumes over 7 gallons of soy each year.