When it comes to a versatile food, it is hard to beat the soybean. Soybeans not only offer great health benefits, but they are easy to add to your diet and they taste good. You are probably already eating more soy-based foods than you realize. When you read the label on some of your favorite prepared foods you may notice that some type of soy product is listed on the label, such as lecithin, textured soy protein, soy protein concentrates and soyoil. Over 75 percent of vegetable oils and fats on the market today are soybean oil.
Soybeans are popular in food manufacturing because of their versatility.
We introduced several soyfoods to you in previous newsletters. Here are a few more of the most common soyfoods on the market today. Some of these foods may be familiar, and others may be new. All of them are worth trying. These sweet tasting beans can be served as a snack or a main vegetable dish.