soybean

Small brown beans that are widely consumed around the world. Popularized in east Asia by Buddhism's tendency towards vegetarianism, soybeans in various forms are a stable of billions of peoples diets.

Foods that are made from soybeans include:

• Tofu
• Mapo tofu
• Aburaage
• Kitsune udon
• Soy sauce
• Kinako
• Edamame
• Zunda mochi
• Nattou
• Miso (food)
• Miso soup
• Soy milk

See also

• Setsubun