{"id":10077,"date":"2026-09-21T13:27:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T13:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wiki-archiv\/sojabohne-glycine-max\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T13:27:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T13:27:11","slug":"sojabohne-glycine-max","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wiki-archiv\/sojabohne-glycine-max\/","title":{"rendered":"Soybean (Glycine max)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"position:relative;width:100%;min-height:340px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2c3e6b,#4a5fa5,#7d8fd1);border-radius:12px;margin:0 0 24px 0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:40px;\">\n<h1 style=\"color:#ffffff;margin:0;text-align:center;\">Soybean (Glycine max)<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"eh-arch\">\n<div class=\"ea-steck\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Botanical name<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Glycine max<small>Legumes (Fabaceae)<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">is used<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Beans, unripe, are called edamame<small>tofu, tempeh, miso, soy milk<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">The taste<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Mild, nutty<small>absorbs every aroma<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Origin<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Northeast China<small>Cultivated for millennia<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Known for<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Complete protein<small>and isoflavones<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">season<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Edamame August to October<small>dried year-round<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-body\">\n<nav class=\"ea-nav\">\n<div class=\"t\">On this page<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#herkunft\">Origin<\/a><a href=\"#nutzen\">To use<\/a><a href=\"#inhalt\">Ingredients<\/a><a href=\"#kombi\">Reinforced combinations &amp; what clashes<\/a><a href=\"#gerichte\">In the kitchen<\/a><a href=\"#hausmittel\">As a home remedy<\/a><a href=\"#tradition\">Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/a><a href=\"#warn\">Warning notices<\/a><a href=\"#passend\">Related to the topic<\/a><a href=\"#quellen\">Sources<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"box\"><b>In short<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The soybean is the most protein-rich legume and, as one of the few plants, provides all essential amino acids in a well-balanced ratio. As edamame, tofu, tempeh, or miso, it has been a staple food in East Asia for millennia. Its isoflavones are well-researched \u2013 and it must always be cooked.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<div>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"herkunft\">\n<h2><span>Origin<\/span>The bean from northern China<\/h2>\n<div class=\"eh-kraeuter-img\"><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201200%20800%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sojabohne-glycine-max.jpg\" alt=\"Gr\u00fcne Sojabohnen (Edamame) in einer Holzschale\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:14px;border:2px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.4);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(23,58,36,0.15);\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-satz\">Most of the world&#039;s soy harvest doesn&#039;t end up on our plates, but in animal feed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">Soybeans were domesticated from wild soybeans several thousand years ago in northeastern China, where they were considered one of the five sacred grains. Tofu, miso, soy sauce, and tempeh\u2014fermented products that made the bean more digestible\u2014spread via Korea and Japan.<\/p>\n<p>Soybeans only arrived in Europe in the 18th century as a botanical curiosity. Today, the majority of the harvest comes from the USA, Brazil, and Argentina and is primarily used as animal feed. For food products, it&#039;s worth checking the label: Soybeans from European, non-GMO cultivation \u2013 for example, from southern Germany, Austria, or France \u2013 are readily available.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"nutzen\">\n<h2><span>To use<\/span>What the soybean can do for you<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">Dried soybeans contain approximately 36 g <strong>protein<\/strong> Per 100g, edamame contains about 11g. Soy protein is complete: it provides all essential amino acids in a ratio similar to animal protein. It also contains fiber, iron, magnesium, folate, potassium, and unsaturated fats with some omega-3 fatty acids.<\/p>\n<p>A meta-analysis of 46 studies showed that soy protein is the <strong>LDL cholesterol<\/strong> It lowers slightly but reliably \u2013 by about 3 to 4 %. Those who replace meat with soy also benefit from the lower proportion of saturated fats.<\/p>\n<p>Soy contains <strong>Isoflavones<\/strong> such as genistein and daidzein, which have weak estrogen-like effects. In food quantities, they are considered safe according to current knowledge; observational studies from Asia even link lifelong soy consumption with a lower incidence of breast cancer. For isolated isoflavone preparations, however, the EFSA has formulated more cautious limits.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-zahlen\">\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 36 g<\/b><span>Protein per 100g dried<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 11 g<\/b><span>Protein per 100g of edamame<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>9 out of 9<\/b><span>contain essential amino acids<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>46 studies<\/b><span>demonstrate the LDL reduction through soy protein<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"inhalt\">\n<h2><span>Ingredients<\/span>This is what&#039;s in the soybean<\/h2>\n<p>Soybeans contain protein (glycinin, beta-conglycinin), fat with a lot of linoleic acid and some alpha-linolenic acid, fiber, isoflavones (genistein, daidzein, glycitein), lecithin, saponins, phytosterols as well as iron, magnesium, potassium, calcium, folate and vitamin K.<\/p>\n<p>In their raw state, they contain trypsin inhibitors and lectins that interfere with protein digestion\u2014both of which are destroyed by cooking. Fermentation (tempeh, miso, natto) further improves digestibility.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"kombi\">\n<h2><span>Enhanced combinations<\/span>What makes soy stronger<\/h2>\n<p>Soy is a source of protein and flavor - the art lies in seasoning and preparation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Grain<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>rice<\/i><\/div>\n<p>It complements the protein content to make a complete meal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Vitamin C<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>paprika<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Improves iron absorption.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Fermented<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">as <i>Tempeh &amp; Miso<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Easier to digest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">wort<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Ginger &amp; Garlic<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Tofu needs marinade.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">sesame<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>sesame oil<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Edamame with sesame seeds and salt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Calcium<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">as <i>Tofu with calcium sulfate<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Provides additional calcium.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"ea-beisst-h\"><span>What contradicts itself<\/span>It&#039;s best to avoid these combinations.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi beisst\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Raw<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>eat raw<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Trypsin inhibitors and lectins - always boil.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">thyroid<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>simultaneously with L-thyroxine<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Keep a distance of a few hours.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Preparations<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>high-dose isoflavone capsules<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Food items yes, concentrates only after consultation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">infants<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>Soy drink as a milk substitute<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Not suitable for babies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">allergy<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not at <i>Birch pollen allergy<\/i> in quantities<\/div>\n<p>Soy milk can trigger cross-reactions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Salt<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>too much soy sauce<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Very salty.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"gerichte\">\n<h2><span>In the kitchen<\/span>Where she belongs<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"ea-gerichte\">\n<li><span class=\"g\">Edamame<\/span><span class=\"w\">Cooked in salted water.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Tofu stir-fry<\/span><span class=\"w\">With vegetables and ginger.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Tempeh<\/span><span class=\"w\">Marinated and fried.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Miso soup<\/span><span class=\"w\">With tofu and seaweed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Soybean stew<\/span><span class=\"w\">With tomato and herbs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Edamame hummus<\/span><span class=\"w\">With lemon and sesame.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Mapo Tofu<\/span><span class=\"w\">Spicy Sichuan style.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">bowl<\/span><span class=\"w\">Edamame with rice and vegetables.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Scrambled tofu<\/span><span class=\"w\">With turmeric for breakfast.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Soy drink<\/span><span class=\"w\">In porridge, enriched with calcium.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ea-tipp\"><b>Rule of thumb:<\/b> Soak dried soybeans overnight, drain the water, and cook for at least 1 to 2 hours until tender. Edamame only need 5 minutes in boiling salted water.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"hausmittel\">\n<h2><span>As a home remedy<\/span>Edamame as a protein snack<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-rezept\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Here&#039;s how it works<\/div>\n<h3>Edamame with sesame<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Add 300g of edamame in the pod (also frozen) to boiling salted water.<\/li>\n<li>Boil for 5 minutes, drain.<\/li>\n<li>Mix with a teaspoon of sesame oil, coarse salt and a little chili or garlic.<\/li>\n<li>Squeeze the beans from the pod directly into your mouth - do not eat the pod.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">For what<\/div>\n<p>A protein-rich, filling snack instead of chips. One serving provides approximately 15 to 20 g of protein, fiber, and folate.<\/p>\n<div class=\"k\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">Crowd<\/div>\n<p>A bowl as a snack. Eat freshly cooked.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"tradition\">\n<h2><span>Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/span>What the old systems say<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-trad\">\n<div>\n<h3>Ayurveda<\/h3>\n<p>Soy is hardly described in classical Ayurveda. Today it is considered heavy, cooling, and Vata-increasing \u2013 well-cooked and seasoned with ginger, cumin, or asafoetida, it becomes more digestible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Traditional Chinese Medicine<\/h3>\n<p>In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the black soybean (<em>Hey Dou<\/em>) a food remedy: sweet, neutral, strengthens the kidneys and blood. Fermented soybeans (<em>Dan Dou Chi<\/em>are used at the onset of colds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"warn\">\n<h2><span>Warning notices<\/span>When you should be careful<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-warn\">\n<h3>Please note<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Raw:<\/strong> Never eat raw - always cook thoroughly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Allergy:<\/strong> Soy is one of the 14 allergens that must be labelled; cross-reaction in birch pollen allergy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thyroid:<\/strong> Take L-thyroxine at a distance from soy products.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Isoflavone preparations:<\/strong> only after consulting a doctor, especially after breast cancer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Infants:<\/strong> Soy drink is not a substitute for breast milk or infant formula.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">This page provides information and does not replace medical advice. If symptoms persist, please consult a doctor.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"passend\">\n<h2><span>Related to the topic<\/span>Read on and cook along!<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-passend\"><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/linsen-lens-culinaris\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">lenses<\/span><span class=\"d\">Another protein-rich legume.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/kichererbse-cicer-arietinum\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">chick-pea<\/span><span class=\"d\">For hummus and curry.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/ingwer-zingiber-officinale\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Ginger<\/span><span class=\"d\">Makes soy more digestible.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/sesam-sesamum-indicum\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">sesame<\/span><span class=\"d\">The partner to edamame.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/ingwer-gemahlen\/\"><span class=\"art\">Our shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">ground ginger<\/span><span class=\"d\">For tofu marinades.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/kurkuma-gemahlen\/\"><span class=\"art\">Our shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">Ground turmeric<\/span><span class=\"d\">For scrambled tofu.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">Shop links lead to our product pages; it is indicated there if a partner is involved.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k ea-quellen\" id=\"quellen\">\n<h2><span>Sources<\/span>What is this based on?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Blanco Mejia S et al. <em>A meta-analysis of 46 studies identified by the FDA demonstrates that soy protein decreases circulating LDL and total cholesterol concentrations in adults.<\/em> Journal of Nutrition 2019; 149(6): 968\u2013981.<\/li>\n<li>Messina M. <em>Soy and health update: evaluation of the clinical and epidemiologic literature.<\/em> Nutrients 2016; 8(12): 754.<\/li>\n<li>EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources: <em>Risk assessment for peri- and post-menopausal women taking food supplements containing isolated isoflavones.<\/em> EFSA Journal 2015; 13(10): 4246.<\/li>\n<li>German Nutrition Society: <em>Vegan diet - nutrient supply and health risks.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>USDA FoodData Central: <em>Soybeans, mature seeds, raw<\/em> and <em>Edamame, frozen, prepared<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sojabohne (Glycine max) Botanischer Name Glycine maxH\u00fclsenfr\u00fcchtler (Fabaceae) Verwendet wird Bohnen, unreif als Edamamedazu Tofu, Tempeh, Miso, Sojadrink Geschmack Mild, nussignimmt jedes Aroma an Herkunft Nordostchinaseit Jahrtausenden angebaut Bekannt f\u00fcr Vollwertiges Eiwei\u00dfund Isoflavone Saison Edamame August bis Oktobergetrocknet ganzj\u00e4hrig Auf dieser Seite HerkunftNutzenInhaltsstoffeVerst\u00e4rkte Kombis &amp; was sich bei\u00dftIn der K\u00fccheAls HausmittelAyurveda &amp; TCMWarnhinweisePassend zum ThemaQuellen<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10065,"parent":5278,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10077","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10077","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10077"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10077\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5278"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10065"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10077"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}