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Tofu (bean curd), a high-protein soybean product that is widely consumed in China and Japan, is prepared in such a way as to remove the trypsin inhibitor present in soybeans. Explain the reason(s) for this treatment.
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Trypsin is an enzyme that helps us digest proteins in our food. It is produced in the pancreas and sent to the intestine, where it breaks down proteins into amino acids. Show more…
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