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  • Edamame refers to immature soybeans, originating from the Japanese term meaning "beans on branches."
  • These soybeans are harvested while green and are rich in protein and essential amino acids.
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Fun fact! The word edamame is an Americanization of the Japanese term for green soybeans that translates to “beans on branches.”

Fun fact! The word edamame, referring to immature soybeans, is an Americanization of the Japanese term for green soybeans that translates to “beans on branches.”

Source: Real Food Encyclopedia: Edamame. FoodPrint. https://foodprint.org/real-food/edamame/ (Accessed 2025-08-25).


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