Soybean Vegetable PattiesSoybean Vegetable PattiesElizabeth VitaleElizabeth Vitale

Nicholle HassellNicholle Hassell

Malia ThayerMalia Thayer

PurposePurpose

We intended to create a We intended to create a SoybeanSoybean vegetable vegetable patty with a decent taste and an appealing patty with a decent taste and an appealing texture. This patty is:texture. This patty is:

Egg-lessEgg-less

Wheat-FreeWheat-Free

& Dairy free & Dairy free

Soybean HistorySoybean History In 2853 BC, Emperor In 2853 BC, Emperor

Sheng-Nung of China Sheng-Nung of China named soybean as one of named soybean as one of the five sacred plants the five sacred plants

Soybeans have been Soybeans have been cultivated in China for cultivated in China for nearly 5,000 nearly 5,000

1879 Planted in US – 1879 Planted in US – Animal FeedAnimal Feed

Today US and Brazil are the Today US and Brazil are the Major Soybean producers of Major Soybean producers of the worldthe world

CultivationCultivation

Common Uses of SoybeanCommon Uses of Soybean Soy MilkSoy Milk TofuTofu TempheTemphe EdamameEdamame NattoNatto MisoMiso Soy Sauce Soy Sauce Soybean OilSoybean Oil Plastic – 1935 Ford Soybean Plastic – 1935 Ford Soybean

CarCar BiodieselBiodiesel

Benefits of the Soybean PattyBenefits of the Soybean Patty

No cholesterolNo cholesterol – Not only do soybeans have no – Not only do soybeans have no cholesterol but they can help lower blood cholesterol.cholesterol but they can help lower blood cholesterol.

SafeSafe for those that are lactose intolerant and those for those that are lactose intolerant and those who have wheat allergies. who have wheat allergies.

Soybeans provide a balanced vegetarian source of Soybeans provide a balanced vegetarian source of proteinprotein..

Soybeans provide dietary Soybeans provide dietary fiber, lecithin, essential fiber, lecithin, essential fatty acids and iron.fatty acids and iron.

Contain high concentration of phyto-estrogens Contain high concentration of phyto-estrogens predominantly predominantly isoflavones isoflavones

Soybean Benefits CholesterolSoybean Benefits Cholesterol

Lower risk for heart disease - Lower risk for heart disease - Soy significantly Soy significantly decreases LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels, and can decreases LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels, and can also raise HDL ("good") cholesterol levels. also raise HDL ("good") cholesterol levels.

Soy can prevent the oxidation of bad cholesterol. Soy can prevent the oxidation of bad cholesterol. Oxidation makes arteries clog more readily. Oxidation makes arteries clog more readily.

Soybean has high lecithin content and is therefore Soybean has high lecithin content and is therefore excellent for mental fatigue and for protection against excellent for mental fatigue and for protection against cholesterol deposits. cholesterol deposits.

Daily Value % of 100 g SoybeanDaily Value % of 100 g Soybean

Thiamin:Thiamin: 70% 70%

Phosphorus : Phosphorus : 60%60%

Iron : Iron : 40% 40%

Potassium : Potassium : 15% 15%

Protein, Fat & Essential Protein, Fat & Essential Fatty AcidFatty Acid

Soybeans are considered a high quality protein Soybeans are considered a high quality protein source comparable to meat and dairy. They are source comparable to meat and dairy. They are about 40% protein by weightabout 40% protein by weight. .

Soybean oil is 61% polyunsaturated fat and 24% Soybean oil is 61% polyunsaturated fat and 24% monounsaturated fat monounsaturated fat

Soybeans contain two essential fatty acids, Soybeans contain two essential fatty acids, omega omega 3 and in higher concentrations omega 6 3 and in higher concentrations omega 6

ProcessingProcessing

Our soybeans were soaked for 48 hours and boiled for 2 Our soybeans were soaked for 48 hours and boiled for 2 hours.hours.

Soybeans need to be soaked and cooked several hours to Soybeans need to be soaked and cooked several hours to help neutralize phytate concentration, trypsin help neutralize phytate concentration, trypsin inhibitors and indigestible oligosaccharides. inhibitors and indigestible oligosaccharides.

Phytates prevent mineral absorption and enzyme Phytates prevent mineral absorption and enzyme inhibitors prevent protein breakdown. inhibitors prevent protein breakdown.

Soybean Veggie Pattie RecipeSoybean Veggie Pattie Recipe

Makes 6 - 70 g patties:Makes 6 - 70 g patties:

Precooked Soy Beans Garbanzo Flour

Guar gumCorn Starch

Water Soy SauceDiced Onion

Garlic PowderSalt

Nutrition LabelNutrition Label

Sensory EvaluationSensory Evaluation

PLEASE READ ALL DIRECTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN. A PLEASE READ ALL DIRECTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN. A LIST OF INGREDIENTS CAN BE FOUND ON THE BACK.LIST OF INGREDIENTS CAN BE FOUND ON THE BACK.

Before sampling, please evaluate the patty for Before sampling, please evaluate the patty for appearanceappearance. .

Based on appearance alone, how appealing is this patty to you. Based on appearance alone, how appealing is this patty to you. Mark your answer below. Mark your answer below.

_____Very Appealing _____Very Appealing _____Appealing _____Appealing _____Slightly Appealing_____Slightly Appealing ______Not Appealing______Not AppealingComments: Comments:

Before sampling, please evaluate the patty for Before sampling, please evaluate the patty for aromaaroma. Based on aroma . Based on aroma alone, how appealing is this patty to you. Mark your answer below. alone, how appealing is this patty to you. Mark your answer below.

_____Very Appealing _____Very Appealing _____Appealing _____Appealing _____Slightly Appealing_____Slightly Appealing ______Not Appealing______Not Appealing

Comments: Comments: Now please taste the patty. Mark how the Now please taste the patty. Mark how the texturetexture rates on the scale rates on the scale

below. below. _______Very Firm_______Very Firm _______Firm_______Firm _______Slightly Firm_______Slightly Firm _______Slightly Soft_______Slightly Soft _______Soft_______Soft _______ Very Soft _______ Very Soft Comments: Comments:

Indicate the Indicate the bean flavorbean flavor of the patty on the scale below. of the patty on the scale below. ________Very Strong________Very Strong________Strong ________Strong ________Slightly Strong ________Slightly Strong ________Slightly Mild ________Slightly Mild ________Mild ________Mild ________No Bean Flavor________No Bean Flavor

Comments: Comments:

Rate how the patty Rate how the patty tastestastes on the scale below. on the scale below.________Overly Seasoned________Overly Seasoned________Appropriately Seasoned________Appropriately Seasoned________Slightly Seasoned________Slightly Seasoned_______Slightly Bland_______Slightly Bland_______Bland _______Bland _______ Very Bland_______ Very Bland

Comments: Comments:

Indicate the Indicate the moisture levelmoisture level of the patty on the scale of the patty on the scale below. below.

_________Very Moist_________Very Moist_________Moist _________Moist _________Slightly Moist _________Slightly Moist _________Slightly Dry _________Slightly Dry _________Dry _________Dry _________Very Dry _________Very Dry

Comments: Comments:

Did you like the patty and Why? Did you like the patty and Why? ________Yes ________Yes ________No________No

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