Soy nuts can be found in a variety of flavors, including chocolate. High in protein and isoflavones, soy nuts are similar in texture and flavor to peanuts. You can find roasted soy nuts in natural food stores and through mail-order catalogs. It is the most widely used oil in the United States, accounting for more than 75 percent of our total vegetable fats and oils intake. Read the label to make certain you're buying soybean oil.
Soy oil is cholesterol-free and high in polyunsaturated fat.
Soy oil also is used to make margarine and shortening. Whole soybeans, sometimes mixed with another grain such as rice or millet, are fermented into a rich cake of soybeans with a smoky or nutty flavor. Tempeh can be marinated and grilled and added to soups, casseroles, or chili. It is found in Asian food stores. Tofu is a bland product that easily absorbs the flavors of other ingredients with which it is cooked.