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soya

A type of legume used for food and oil. / Products made from the soybean plant.
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.

Meanings

Noun

A type of legume used for food and oil.

Eat soya.

Noun

Products made from the soybean plant.

Use soya.

Examples

I prefer soya milk over dairy in my coffee.

Gourmet

Is this tofu made from organic soya beans?

Is this tofu made from organic soya beans?

Gourmet

Many processed foods contain soya lecithin as an emulsifier.

Many processed foods contain soya lecithin as an emulsifier.

Health

I wonder if they have any soya based alternatives on the menu.

I wonder if they have any soya based alternatives on the menu.

Gourmet

Soya is a great source of plant based protein for vegans.

Soya is a great source of plant based protein for vegans.

Health

The farmer decided to rotate his crops and plant soya this year.

Check the label to see if there is any soya in this snack.

Health

Soya oil is commonly used for frying due to its high smoke point.

Soya oil is commonly used for frying due to its high smoke point.

Trivia

I cannot believe how versatile soya is as an ingredient.

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