Green Soybean
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Major Growing Areas
Originally from the vicinity of Northeast China, green soybeans are now widely grown in places such as Japan, China, Thailand and Vietnam.
Varieties
Also known as edamame. Green soybeans are immature soybeans, which have green hairy pods. They will be harvested as soybeans once their pods fully ripen and become dry.
Nutritional Values
Green soybeans are rich in various nutrients such as protein, vitamin K, potassium and dietary fibre. Among them, folate is essential for the normal growth and development of the foetus.
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| Per 100 g (Frozen) |
| Energy |
109 kcal |
| Protein |
11.2 g |
| Dietary Fibre |
4.8 g |
| Folate |
303 µg |
| Vitamin C |
9.7 mg |
| Vitamin K |
31.4 µg |
| Potassium |
482 mg |
Buying and Cooking Tips
The best green soybeans with pods should be vibrant green, plump and upright, with a fuzzy, bright surface but few brownish red spots and no cracks. Those without pods should be plump and bright. Green soybeans are suitable for cooking using methods such as boiling, stewing, steaming, blanching, salad-making and stir-frying with less oil. Note: Beans should not be consumed raw. They must be cooked thoroughly to remove the natural toxins, thereby reducing the risk of food poisoning and gastrointestinal discomfort.
Fun Facts
Do you know what is the relationship between green soybeans, soybeans and natto? Green soybeans become soybeans when they ripen. Fermented with natto bacteria, they will then become natto, a traditional Japanese food with a strong taste and a sticky texture! In addition, beans can easily cause bloating and gastrointestinal discomfort. Therefore, individuals with weaker digestive functions are not recommended to consume too many beans at once.
Common Dishes:
Boiled Green Soybeans; Stir-fried Shrimps and Green Soybeans; Stewed Rice with Shrimps, Onions, Tomatoes, and Green Soybeans, etc.
"One serving of vegetables" is approximately equivalent to:
½ bowl of cooked green soybeans
Note: One bowl = 250-300 ml
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