Like other
beans,soy beans (Glycine
max) grows in pods enclosing edible seeds. They are usually
green but can be yellow, brown or black. The texture is so
adaptable that soya beans are frequently processed into a variety
of foods. Soya beans also known as edamame beans when eaten fresh
from the pod - are consumed as an alternative to meat. They are the
basis of soya milk, tofu, miso, tempeh and soya protein.