Rich in nutrition and affordable, soybean has always been an important member of the people's table in China, and it is also an important food crop that affects the world's grain planting structure and dietary fashion. However, many people do not know enough about soybeans, and even have misunderstandings. In this regard, the reporter invited Wu Yuefang, executive vice president and secretary general of the Soybean Products Professional Committee of the China Food Industry Association, to solve our doubts and unveil the mysterious "veil" of soybeans.
1.Is soy protein a high-quality protein?
Soy protein is the only plant protein that can be consumed thoroughly, that is, soy protein contains all the essential amino acids that are sufficient for the human body's needs, and is equivalent in quality to animal protein, which is a high-quality protein.
2.Can eating too many legumes trigger gout?
The purine content of soybeans is indeed very high, but in the process of making soy milk, tofu, water tofu and other soy products, soybeans will lose purines. For people with high uric acid, soybeans and other legume foods are safer than meat foods. Eating soybeans in moderation and correctly will not cause gout, and if you feel uneasy or your symptoms worsen after eating, you can choose not to eat soy products temporarily during the acute attack.
3.Which is more nutritious, soy milk or milk?
Soy milk and milk have their own nutritional strengths, and the protein content of both is comparable, and both are easy to digest and absorb. However, the saturated fatty acids and carbohydrate content in soy milk are lower than those of milk, and it does not contain cholesterol, which is more suitable for people with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Soy milk has a low calcium content, so calcium or calcium lactate is often added to soy milk in infant formula.
4.Can soy milk be eaten with eggs?
Yes. However, it is best not to drink raw eggs with hot soy milk, because the temperature of hot soy milk is not enough to fully heat the eggs and cannot kill some pathogenic bacteria and allergens in the eggs.
5.Can pregnant women eat soy products?
Pregnant women can eat beans and soy products appropriately, which can provide the nutrients needed by the fetal brain and are beneficial to the fetal brain. Soybeans are rich in amino acids, calcium, iron, phosphorus, folic acid and other nutrients necessary for various intellectual activities, which can make up for the lack of nutrients in rice, noodles and other foods. Moreover, soy milk does not contain lactose, so pregnant women who are sensitive to lactose can also drink it.
Author: Zhao Yixuan, reporter of China Agricultural Network
Producer: Liang Bingqing Editor: Du Juan.
