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🌱 A bean plant 🥛 A plant protein
soya

soya

1 3.1
A high-protein food made from beans used instead of meat or milk
  • noun
  • /ˈsoʊjə/
  • UK
translation icon : soja
  • Include some soya protein in the diet daily; 15g of soya protein or 2 glasses of soya milk alternative daily have been proven to lower cholesterol levels.
  • soya milk
  • soya protein
  • soya foods

But there's also people that want a large cappuccino, extra shot, decaf, soya, fucking one shot of the decaf while I've also got extra cream sprinkles on the cool drink.

Examples

  • Maria believes her best friend's recent neurological problems were caused by ingesting too much soya.

    Academic text (1996)

  • Dairy foods provide calcium (or calcium-fortified non-dairy foods such as soya milk): aim for around three portions per day.

    Academic text (2012)

  • I really want to ask her out for soya beancurd break.

    Phua Chu Kang The Movie (2010)

  • If we're not starting work yet, can I go for a soya beancurd break?

    Phua Chu Kang The Movie (2010)

  • Afterwards, do you want to go for a soya beancurd break with me?

    Phua Chu Kang The Movie (2010)

  • It may be helpful to regularly eat foods rich in plant oestrogens, such as soya.

    Academic text (2012)

  • Soya products are a rich source of phytoestrogens, which have been shown to alleviate menopausal symptoms. They can also contribute to a healthy diet.

    Academic text (2012)

  • Recommending soya foods, rather than isoflavone supplements alone, can provide multiple health benefits to menopausal women.

    Academic text (2012)

  • Many people use soya milk as a dairy alternative in their coffee.

  • Including soya in your diet can help boost your protein intake.

Synonyms

tempeh
vssoya
5 5.1

A firm food made from fermented soybeans used like meat

is a versatile protein ingredient used broadly as an animal protein alternative
soy flour
vssoya
  • US
1 2.5

A fine powder made from ground soybeans used as an ingredient in baking

is more often used as a basic ingredient rather than a direct protein substitute
soybean flour
vssoya
3.1

Powder from ground soybeans used for baking and cooking

is a ready food alternative focused on replacing animal protein in dishes

Compounds

soya bean
  • UK
2.4

A plant with seeds used to make food, oil, and animal feed

soya milk
  • UK
2.8

A drink made from soybeans used instead of cow's milk

How Protein-Rich

meat
∞ 1.0
soya
  • UK
1 3.1
mycoprotein
  • Specialized
1 7.2
legume
17 2.9
vegetable
545 1.0

Surface Forms

soya singular
soyas plural

Etymology

The word soya for the food product comes from the bean's name. Because many foods like soy milk are made from those beans, people began to call the protein food 'soya', so soya can also mean a food made from soybeans.