Do Chinese People Eat Soybeans? A Look at Culinary Tradition
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The soybean, a legume native to China, was domesticated and cultivated there over 3,000 years ago. An essential part of the cuisine, Chinese people consume soybeans extensively, not typically as a whole bean in most dishes, but in a vast array of processed and fermented products. These products range from everyday condiments to a primary source of protein in many diets.
