The bean of a plant that was initially cultivated in China but is now widely harvested in the United States. It is rich in specific types of protein and provides oil used in the production of margarine. Additionally, it yields flour that serves as an alternative for cow’s milk for children with allergies, functions as a fertilizer, and is used in cattle feed. Moreover, it serves as a source for various chemicals, including one with effects similar to female sex hormones on the body.