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Soy flour: Source of protein and fiber

Legumes are considered one of the most complete nutritional foods due to their high content of proteins, fibers, minerals and vitamins . There are various derived products such as soy milk, soy beans ,soy protein and soy flour . We will continue talking about the latter, soy flour which is obtained from ground soybeans.  

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Properties of soy flour

High percentage of protein and fiber This is the main property that distinguishes it from other flours , it has a high percentage of vegetable protein (37 grams per 100 grams) and fiber (17 grams per 100 grams). Considering that wheat flour contains 10 gr. of protein and only 2 gr. of fiber approximately per 100 gr. Source of vitamins It contains a wide variety of vitamins such as B12, B9, B7, B5, B2, B3, B1, it also has vitamin K, A, D and E. Rich in minerals Among the main minerals it has are iron and calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, potassium, iodine and sodium are also present.

Benefits of soy flour

Less cholesterol, more protein Due to its high protein content, it can be incorporated into the daily diet, replacing proteins of animal origin such as meat , which are much fattier. In fact, it is one of the main foods for vegans since it acts as a meat substitute. In this way, the increase in cholesterol in the blood is avoided. Does not contain gluten This is great news for celiacs, since the discomfort that other gluten-containing flours can cause, such as diarrhea, vomiting, ulcers, fatigue, etc., can be avoided by consuming this flour. Prevents some diseases It is recommended to incorporate it into the diet to avoid cardiovascular diseases, to improve muscle development, avoid osteoporosis, prevent menstrual disorders, prevent iron deficiency anemia, control diabetes and improve constipation.

Uses of soy flour

The main use of soy flour is in pastries and bakeries . In the case of complete soy flour, it is used at an industrial or semi-artisanal level as a base for cakes, cookies and for bakery products such as breads, pizza dough, buns, yeast is generally added for this purpose. At home it can be used as a thickener for sauces , it is ideal for making batters as it absorbs less fat and also as a base for cakes and cookies. Another way to use it is to prepare milk from soy flour. It is boiled with water and when it cools, it is stored in the refrigerator. It is a great base for preparing nutritious shakes.

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