Soyabean

The major soyabean growing states are Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Telangana. According to the first advance estimates 2021-22 of Ministry of Agriculture, Soybean production is estimated at 127.20 lakh tonnes as compared to 128.97 lakh tonnes in 2020-21.

Soybean, (Glycine max), also called soja bean or soya bean, annual legume of the pea family (Fabaceae) and its edible seed. The soybean is economically the most important bean in the world, providing vegetable protein for millions of people and ingredients for hundreds of chemical products.

Soybeans and soy foods may reduce the risk of a range of health problems, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, coronary heart disease (CHD) and some cancers, as well as improving bone health. Soy is a high-quality protein – one or 2 daily serves of soy products can be beneficial to our health.