Seapoint Farms

Dec. 15, 2004
Dry-roasted edamame on hand for snacking
Seapoint Farms, the leading manufacturer of frozen edamame snacks and meals, introduces Dry Roasted Edamame, an all-natural and oil-free soybean snack. Edamame is a specialty soybean harvested as a vegetable when the beans are immature and have expanded to fill 80 to 90 percent of the pod width. Like field-dried soybeans, the seeds of edamame varieties are rich in protein and highly nutritious. The word edamame translates in many ways including "green soy bean," "baby soybean" and "beans on branches."Known as "The Wonder Veggie," Seapoint Farms Dry Roasted Edamame is non-GMO, rich in soy protein, low calorie, contains all eight essential amino acids, is high is essential fatty acids and contains no chemicals or preservatives. According to the FDA, 25 grams of soy protein a day as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease.