Soy protein is one of the best quality protein among plant sources and soybean is the most economical protein source in the world. In fact, soybean is referred to as Vegetarian meat' due to its high quality amino acid profile. It also contains the nutraceutical properties to prevent the risk of dreaded diseases like breast cancer, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, kidney stone etc. Vegetarian Indian population mainly depends on pulses, oilseeds, cereals and milk to meet their protein requirements. Soybean with good quality i.e. 40 percent protein and 20percent oil can be a good source of protein. Soy protein is one of the best quality protein among plant sources. The most economical protein source in world is soybean. Soybean is referred to as vegetarian meat due to its high quality amino acid profile. It also contains the nutraceutical properties like isoflavones, phytoestrogen, soluble phosphate & potassium sulphate which helps to prevent the risk of dreaded diseases like breast cancer, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, kidney stone & helps in beating menopausal blue. Due to excellent source of macronutrients & other biological properties it is used for the formulation of high nutritious weaning & supplementary foods. Most of the studiesrecommend that soybean could be used for the snacks food as well as weaning & supplementary food to combat the malnutrition & to maintain good health & nutritional status of pre school children.
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