Soy foods are turning up in more forms, in more markets. Some soy foods bear government authorized labels noting that soy protein can help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease by lowering blood cholesterol.
In order to claim the healthy effects of soy, a product must meet the following criteria (per serving):
6.25 grams soy protein or more
Low fat (less than three grams)
Low saturated fat (less than one gram)
Low cholesterol (less than 20 milligrams)
Foods made with whole soybeans may also qualify for the health claim if they contain no fat in addition to that present in the soybeans. These would include soy foods such as tofu, a white bean curd that can be marinated and saut
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