It is a Japanese word, which means dish, and its literary meaning is “twig bean”. It is also called soybeans that are chopped with twig. It is also known by salt-boiled dish. People love to eat it in Japanese restaurants. Preferences are different which led to present various varieties depending on season. Adding salt is important ingredient. It can be added as a snack, vegetable dish and in soups. You can eat them in boiled form and for this boil them in salted water, drain their water and here it is ready to eat. For germination of its seeds, never keep soil overwatered rather moist it only. It is enriched with calcium, vitamin A AND 38% protein.
There are a lot of health and nutritional value in edamame. The reason of its popularity in United States is dependent upon its being antioxidants. Why antioxidant is of so significance? It helps to fight against negative effect of illness. Edamame is antioxidant rich food that invigorates immune system.
Edamame Nutritional Value, Data, Information, Content, Label, List and Benefits
Measure 125ml
Weight 82g
Energy 100kcal
Energy 417kj
Protein 9g
Carbohydrate 8 g
Total Sugar 2g
Total Dietary Fiber 4.3g
Total Fat 4g
Calcium 52mg
Iron 1.9mg
Sodium 5mg
Potassium 357mg
Magnesium 52mg
Phosphorus 138 mg
Vitamin A N/A RAE
Beta-carotene N/A mcg
Lycopene N/Amcg
Folate 255DFE
Vitamin C 5mg
Vitamin B12 0 mcg