Soybean Trivia
- One acre of soybeans can produce 82,368 crayons.
- Soybean oil is the most widely used vegetable oil.
It is found in margarines, salad dressings, canned foods, sauces,
bakery goods, and processed fried foods.
- Soy protein is the only plant protein that contains
all 8 essential amino acids and is considered a complete protein.
- Biodiesel, a fuel used by many city buses and other
trucks and buses, is usually made from soybeans.
- The United States grows almost 40% of the soybeans
produced in the world.
- Soybeans grow in pods similar to peas.
- Soy sauce is a salty, savory sauce made from fermented
soybeans, wheat, yeast, and salt.
- Soybeans contain a compound called genistein that
is found only in soybeans. Researchers have discovered that genistein
inhibits blood vessel development, inhibiting the growth of tumors.
- Prang Fun Pro crayons are made from soybeans. These
crayons are 85% soybean oil.
- Farmers in more than 29 states grow soybeans.
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