Shelled Edamame Soybeans
What is Shelled Edamame Soybeans?
Shelled edamame soybeans are young soybeans that have been removed from their pods. They are a whole, immature soybean, typically green in color, and have a slightly sweet, nutty flavor. Edamame is harvested before the soybean matures and hardens.
Is Shelled Edamame Soybeans vegan?
Shelled Edamame Soybeans is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Shelled Edamame Soybeans a major allergen?
Soybeans are one of the nine FDA major allergens.
What is Shelled Edamame Soybeans used for?
Manufacturers add shelled edamame to foods as a source of plant-based protein and fiber.
Is Shelled Edamame Soybeans safe?
Shelled edamame is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add shelled edamame to foods as a source of plant-based protein and fiber. It is often found in frozen vegetable mixes, salads, stir-fries, and prepared meals, adding texture and nutritional value.
Health notes
Shelled edamame is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is a nutrient-dense food, providing protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated soybeans and their components. Soybeans are a common food source globally, and their consumption is associated with various health outcomes in peer-reviewed research.
Allergen info
Soybeans are one of the nine FDA major allergens. Edamame is derived from soybeans, so it is considered a major allergen.
Foods that contain Shelled Edamame Soybeans
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General Mills, Inc.
Lightly Sauced Healthy Weight Sliced Carrots, Sugar Snap Peas, Black Beans And Edamame Lightly Tossed With Butter Sauce, Lightly Sauced
82kcal
4.5Protein
1.8Fat
11.8Carbs
B&G Foods North America, Inc.
Healthy Weight Carrots, Sugar Snap Peas, Black Beans & Edamame, Healthy Weight
82kcal
4.5Protein
2.3Fat
11.8Carbs
Safeway, Inc.
Orange Chicken Battered White Meat Chicken With A Spicy Orange Sauce Served With Fried Rice, Sweet Orange & Yellow Carrots And Savory Shelled Edamame, Orange Chicken
High in sodium — 30% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving
169kcal
6.7Protein
5.6Fat
23.6Carbs
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