Encyclopedia of Soybean: Volume 04 (Global Importance)

Legumes are an essential part of a healthy diet. They are an excellent source of carbohydrates, protein, vitamins and minerals. Soybean has its significance in the overall agriculture and trade as well as in its contribution to food supply. Soybean is the richest in terms of protein and has no cholesterol in comparison with animal food sources and conventional legume. In addition to this, soybean is a cheap source of food and has medicinal qualities because of its photochemical, genistein, ...