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Soybean was introduced to America in the early 19th century from China. The uses of soybeans are varied that included the making of soy sauce the first popular use. During the Civil War, soldiers used soybean as coffee berrier to "brew" coffee due to the shortage of coffee bean. When George Washington Carver showed that the beans provided valuable protein and oil in the early 20s, the result sparked US soy production (TED Case Studies). There are 26 million soyfood consumers in America. An increased interest in soyfood suggests the general shift in American eating habits toward a diet more focused on plant foods. Just as the article s "Please pass the bioengineered butter" (see credits) says, soybean is no longer "a cheap filler in processed meats, a refuge for those with milk allergies, and a niche product for vegetarians". Today, biological scientists apply agricultural biotechnology on soybeans to improve its quality. Health professional pay attention to a unique dietary source called isoflavone which are being studied for their role in the prevention and treatment of a number of chronic disease. Nutritionist focus on the content in soybean such includes proteins, fats, and fibers. Soybean products are becoming mainstream. |
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