soy

• Planta y sus productos, incluidas las semillas comestibles y usadas para aceite, así como la salsa fermentada, valorados por su alto contenido en proteína.

A versatile plant and its products, including beans used for food and oil, and a fermented sauce, valued for its high protein content.

1. SoybeanA2formalculinary

   A leguminous plant native to Asia, cultivated for its nutritious, oil-rich seeds.

   Soja

   • Soy is a major crop used for both food and animal feed.
   • Farmers rotate soy with corn to improve soil health.
   • The field was planted with soy this season.

   Sinónimossojasoyasoya beansoybean

2. Soy sauceA1formalculinary

   A thin, dark brown sauce made from fermented soybeans, used in Asian cuisine.

   Salsa de soja

   • She added a splash of soy to the stir-fry.
   • This dish tastes better with a little soy.
   • Soy is a common ingredient in many Japanese recipes.

   Sinónimossoy sauce

3. Soy as a protein sourceB1formalculinary

   The highly proteinaceous seed of the soybean plant, used in a variety of foods and as a substitute for animal protein.

   soja como fuente de proteína

   • Tofu is made from soy and is a great source of protein.
   • Many vegans rely on soy for their protein intake.
   • Soy milk is a popular alternative to dairy milk.

   Sinónimossoyasoya beansoybean