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The Soya StoryHistory
From Asia soya has spread worldwide. In 1765 it was introduced to the USA (Hymowitz and Harlan, 1983) and has subsequently become an important part of the diets of many populations. The soya bean is the most widely used legume in the world. Millions of Americans have been raised on soya infant formula over the past three decades without any evidence of detrimental health effects (Badger et al., 2002). In more recent years, soya foods have found favour with vegetarians and vegans because of their many nutritional and health benefits. However, as the popularity of soya has grown, so have the criticisms of this humble bean. There is, however, little scientific support for the sceptics. |
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The Soya Story - ContentsResources:
Myth-Busting Soya and the Environment FAQs Soya research |
Soya has a long history in Asia and people in China have been eating it for over 3,000 years. That’s a long time to show that it is a safe and versatile food and evidence of the health benefits of soya continue to mount. 
The Soya Story
The Safety of Soya 
Soya-Based Infant Formula 
The Soya Saga  |
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