soybeans

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The soybean is one of the richest and cheapest sources of protein and is a staple in the diets of people and animals in numerous parts of the world. The seed contains *7% oil and *3% meal, *0% of wheach is protein. Because soybeans contain no starch, they are a good source of protein for diabetics. Soybeans are also sprouted for use as a salad ingredient or as a vegetable and may be eaten directly from the pod. Soy sauce, a salty brown liquid, is produced from crushed soybeans and wheat that undergo yeast fermentation in salt water for six months to a year or more; it is a ubiquitos ingredient in Asian cooking. Other fermented soy foods include tempeh, miso, and fermented bean paste.