Is soy protein the same as soy? The difference explained
                                
                                
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                                While many believe soy protein and whole soybeans are interchangeable, they are not. The primary distinction lies in their processing and nutritional profile, with one being a whole food and the other a refined ingredient concentrated for specific uses.