Soy Foods
There is more to soy foods than tofu and edamame. Today, soy foods can be found in restaurants and supermarkets throughout the United States. In fact, you probably have a few soy foods in your cupboard right now. Soy ingredients are used in everything from protein shakes to baking flour. The soybean checkoff funds research both to improve the nutrition profile of soy protein and oil and to educate consumers and the food industry about the benefits of soy.
The food industry uses about half of all U.S. soybean oil in consumer food products like baked goods, cooking oils, salad dressings, snack foods and more. Commonly sold as vegetable oil, soy is the No. 1 source for cooking oil. To meet the needs of the food industry, the checkoff supports research to expand the production and use of soybean oil for human consumption.
News on Soy Foods
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Farm to Fork: Building trust with future dietitians
Story by Jancey Hall, director of programs and outreach The buzz of a room with constant conversation – curious questions, thoughtful answers, laughter, and connections – you can feel the rapport building over shared values and visions. That’s my sweet spot and where I always want to be. The Farm to Fork socials held by…
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Soy’s Key Nutrients
Written by Chelsey Amer, MS, RDN, CDN. Key Takeaways: Soy is one of the most nutrient-dense plant foods you can consume. Different from other legumes, soy has higher protein and fat content while containing fewer carbohydrates.1 In the U.S., most soy is used in processed food products such as tofu, tempeh, soybean oil, soymilk and…
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50 Years of cooking with Charlene Patton
TV icon hits milestone advocating for agriculture in the kitchen. “Oh! Charlene Patton, right?” This is what every Kansas Soybean staff member hears when they say they’re with the Commission. In late 2025, Charlene celebrated 50 years of cooking on WIBW-TV, 29 of which have been with the Kansas Soybean Commission. Each month, Charlene travels…