Compound 03 of 05Plant compound
Soyasaponins
Group A · Group B
Saponins are natural compounds that foam a little when shaken in water, a bit like soap. That is where the name comes from.
Soyasaponins are the kind found in soybeans, mostly in the germ, the tiny part of the bean that would sprout. They give whole soy its earthy, slightly bitter taste. Yes, they are part of why Haelan 951 tastes the way it does.
In plain wordsA natural part of whole soy, and part of its bold, earthy flavor.
- Type
- Plant saponin
- Found in
- Soy germ, legumes
- Taste
- Earthy, bitter notes