5 Interesting Things About Soy

This versatile legume isn't just for eating.

By Allison Futterman
Apr 4, 2022 12:30 PMApr 4, 2022 12:26 PM
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April is National Soy Month, making it a good time to explore and celebrate the versatile uses of the soybean. Many foods are derived from soybeans, including soy milk, miso paste, tempeh, tofu and edamame. Although the United States is the world’s top soybean producer, the largest soybean farm, Bon Futaru, is located in Brazil — and has 555,000 acres of soybeans. From edible products to other uses, the small but powerful soybean has a lot to offer. Here are five interesting things you didn’t know about soy.

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