Oil: Margarine and other products are made from the oil of soya plant seeds.
Textured soya protein: Through a detailed process, the proteins from soybeans are collected and these can be flavored to make anything from dog food to hamburgers Milk, cheese, and curd: Similar to that from cows! Tofu: This product made from soybean milk is an important part of the diet in many asian countries. Tofu can be cooked like chicken or put on a salad like cheese! Sauces: Soy sauce is made from soybeans. Livestock food: Soybeans feed cattle and other livestock so indirectly, they all feed you! Soy ink: Look closely at your newspaper the next time you read it, it may say that it is printed with ink made from soybeans! Glue: Soybeans may be the base of wood glues, often called "adhesives". Plastics: People are now experimenting with using soybeans to make plastic silverware! Furniture and buildings: Soy flour and recycled newspapers are new ingredients in construction. |