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Okara is a yellowish pulp consisting of the insoluble parts of soybeans, which remains when pureed soybeans are filtered in the production of soy milk. It is low in fat and high in protein, calcium, iron, and riboflavin, and can for example be used as a taste neutral addition to bread and pastry doughs. It is primarily used in modern times, however, for the production of pig and cattle feed. Like most bean products, it is not fit for consumption until thoroughly heated for at least an hour. Binomial name Glycine max Soybeans (US) or soya beans (UK) (Glycine max) are a high-protein legume (Family Fabaceae) grown as food for both humans and livestock. ... The term filter may refer to: A device to separate mixtures. ... Soy milk or soya milk is the liquid extraction processed from soybeans after soaking, grinding, cooking and straining. ... A representation of the 3D structure of myoglobin, showing coloured alpha helices. ... General Name, Symbol, Number calcium, Ca, 20 Series alkaline earth metal Group, Period, Block 2 (IIA), 4, s Density, Hardness 1550 kg/m3, 1. ... General Name, Symbol, Number iron, Fe, 26 Chemical series transition metal Group, Period, Block 8 (VIIIB), 4, d Density, Hardness 7874 kg/m3, 4. ... Riboflavin (E101), also known as vitamin B2, is an easily absorbed, water-soluble micronutrient with a key role in maintaining human health. ... Binomial name Sus scrofa Linnaeus, 1758 The domestic pig is usually given the scientific name Sus scrofa, though some authors call it , reserving for the wild boar. ... Binomial name Bos taurus Linnaeus, 1758 Cattle are domesticated ungulates, a member of the subfamily Bovinae of the family Bovidae. ...


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okara: Information From Answers.com (377 words)
Okara or soy pulp is a white or yellowish pulp consisting of insoluble parts of the soybean which remain in the filter sack when pureed soybeans are filtered in the production of soy milk.
Okara can also be fermented with the fungus Rhizopus oligosporus to make okara tempeh (called tempe gembus in Indonesian).
In western countries, okara is used almost exclusively for the production of pig and cattle feed, although it does appear as an ingredient for vegetarian burger patties.
Soybean Utilization FAQ (208 words)
Okara is high in fiber, as the soy fiber does not go into the soymilk.
One cup of okara has about 4 grams of high-quality soy protein, 2 grams of fat and 15 grams of carbohydrate, plus almost 100 mg of calcium and about 1.5 mg of iron.
Burgers Mix okara with oats, flour or bread crumbs until the mixture holds together enough to be shaped into a burger.
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