Naturevibe Botanicals Soy Flour 1lb Premium Quality | Used for Baking and as Thickener;

â–ºSoybeans are legumes and part of the pea family that is the world's major food crop today. They are also processed into oil, milk, tofu, and soy protein. The two major variety of soybeans cultivated are the yellow and black. They are also known as Edamame in China and Japan. Soybeans are low in fat and calories and are a rich source of protein, fiber and many other essential vitamin and mineral.

â–ºReplacing more than 40 percent of other flours with soy flour is not recommended because soy-rich dough browns faster. Since soy flour is gluten-free, it cannot replace all the wheat or rye flour in yeast raised bread. Soyfood cookbooks, soy flour packages, and company web sites supply tasty recipes.

â–ºSoy flour is a great source of high quality soy protein, dietary fiber and important bio-active components, such as isflavones. Soyfoods are a healthy protein source because of the high quality of protein that contains all essential amino acids needed for growth.

â–ºSoyfoods are a good source of essential fatty acids and contain no cholesterol and little or no saturated fat.

â–ºThis comparison of the protein content of several flours indicates the high protein content of soy flours in relation to wheat flours*: Full-fat soy flour: 40 % protein, Low-fat soy flour: 52 % protein, Defatted soy flour: 55 % protein, Whole wheat flour: 16 % protein, Enriched white flour: 12 % protein.