soya
soya
Noun
This term refers to both the biological plant and the wide array of processed derivatives. It carries a neutral, utilitarian connotation, often appearing in nutritional contexts or on food ingredient labels to denote a plant-based protein source.
As a mass noun, soya is treated as uncountable when referring to the crop or the general substance of the bean. It does not take a plural form in these contexts; instead, specific units are referred to as soybeans.