Common soyabean, Shape : Chunks

the soybean or soya bean (glycine max) is a species of legume native to east asia, widely grown for its edible bean, which has numerous uses. traditional unfermented food uses of soybeans include soy milk, from which tofu and tofu skin are made.

soybeans are processed for their oil (see uses below) and meal (for the animal feed industry). a smaller percentage is processed for human consumption and made into products including soy milk, soy flour, soy protein, tofu and many retail food products. soybeans are also used in many non-food (industrial) products.