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Soybean

noun An Asian legume which is an excellent, inexpensive vegan source of protein and iron. Soybeans are used to make a number of vegetarian and vegan substitutions for meat, dairy, and eggs.

  

Related terms

Soy / Soya - Of or relating to soybeans

Legume - Protein - Seitan 
Soymilk - Tempeh - Tofu - TVP 

  

Alternate spelling

soy bean

  

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