Soybean
The soybean is an important global crop because soybeans are very high in protein.
The soybean is cultivated worldwide and is an important crop because it has a very high protein content. In Asia, soybeans have been cultivated for thousands of years, and soy sauce is a traditional ingredient in Asian cooking.
Soybeans are also used to produce soy milk and tofu, a cheese-like product that is rich in protein and can replace meat in vegetarian diets.
Globally, soybeans are mainly cultivated in South and North America, and they are primarily used for animal feed. Large areas of rainforest in South America are cleared each year to make room for soybean cultivation.
Facts:
- Greenhouse location: Tropical house
- Danish name: Sojabønne
- Latin name: Glycine max
- Family: The legume family / Fabaceae
- Natural habitat: Asia