What's Inside?

• Defatted soy flour comes from soybean, (Glycine max), also called soja bean or soya bean, an annual legume of the pea family (Fabaceae) and its edible seed.
• Soy flour is made by grinding roasted soybeans into a powder. This finely milled soy ingredient is valued in many food applications.
• Soy bean flour is considered a health food, and is used in many food products. It can support recipes that call for added plant-based protein.
• With increasing awareness about health, there is a distinct shift towards soy products including its flour. In some formulations, defatted soy may be used with other soy-based ingredients.

Benefits of Defatted Soy Flour

• In addition, many soy foods are enriched with vitamin B 12, calcium, and vitamin D to help vegetarians get these much needed nutrients.
• This flour is often chosen when lower fat content is preferred. It offers flexibility for a range of food preparations.
• Soy flour is the best option for low carb baking. It may also suit recipes where a lighter fat profile is desired.
• Soy contains B-vitamins, iron, zinc and an array of antioxidants that round out the nutritional qualities of soy.

Uses of Defatted Soy Flour

• Full-fat and low-fat soy flours work best in sweet, rich, baked goods like cookies, soft yeast breads and quick breads. In these recipes, soy flour will substitute well for ten to 30 percent of the wheat or rye flour.
• Soy flour can be used coarsely powdered as a thickening agent in gravies and sauces. It can also be added, finely powdered, to baked goods.
• It is used extensively to make fudge and other candies, pies, doughnuts, cakes and rolls, pasta, pancake mixes and frozen desserts.
• It is also useful in blends where reduced oil content is important. Defatted soy meal may be referenced in related soy ingredient applications. Store in a cool, dry place for best quality.