Fairview Farms: Laura Beans

- Overview
- Nutrition Facts
- Recipes

Fairview Farms is located in the greatest soybean producing area in the world ....IOWA USA! This third generation family farm has been supplying Soybean Processors and End Users in Japan with IP (Identity Preserved) food soybeans since 1988. 

All Fairview Farms food soybeans are NON-GMO (not genetically modified) and are developed from traditional breeding methods. Fairview Farms is run by farmers, and all soybeans are produced under strict supervision and are shipped directly to the consumer, packaged and ready to use. Norman and Jonathan Chambers take great care in the cleanliness and uniformity of their soybeans. 

Beyond the excellent nutritional quality of soyfoods, an impressive amount of research has shown that substances found almost exclusively in soyfoods can have a significant effect on our health. There is a class of phytochemicals (plant chemicals) that have been investigated by the scientific community for over 30 years, because of a number of reported health benefits. Many plants contain phytoestrogens (plant estrogens) and soybeans contain high levels of a unique type of phytoestrogen called isoflavones. It is the isoflavones in soybeans which are credited with the role that soyfoods play in cancer prevention and reducing the risk of osteoporosis.

Soybeans are a wealth of healthful vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. 

Basic Soybean Nutrition Facts:

Protein: Soybeans are naturally high in protein. The average protein content of soybeans is 44%.

Fiber: Soybeans are a great source of fiber.

Minerals: Soybeans are a rich source of bone building calcium.

Isoflavones: Soybeans contain isoflavones that have been shown to reduce the risk of some types of cancer, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and some menopausal symptoms. Soybeans have a higher concentration of isoflavones than any other edible source. Whole soybeans have 3 times the isoflavone per serving compared to other processed soy products.

Antioxidants: Soybeans contain antioxidants, a chemical compound that is associated with reduced risk of cancer and premature aging.

Fat: Soybeans like all plant foods are very low in saturated fat. While soybeans have a higher fat content than most other legumes, grains and vegetables; the fat content is still less than that of meats, fried foods and many snack and dessert items.

Homemade Soymilk

• 1 1/2 quarts Double Rich Soymilk
• 2  measures (70 gram each) dried soybeans (Laura Beans)
• 50 ounces water
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 tablespoons liquid Fruitsource
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla
• Soyajoy automatic soymilk maker

Measure out soybeans using the plastic cup packaged with the soymilk maker. Rinse the soybeans thoroughly several times, and place in a medium bowl.  Cover with about 6 cups cold water and set aside to soak for 6 to 16 hours.   (overnight)  Rinse presoaked beans several times and place half  of the  beans (about 3/4 cup) in the filter cup and attach to the machine by turning to the left. Fill the canister with water to between the two water marks, place the top machine assembly with the filter cup attached,  on the canister.  Insert the plug, and press start.  The machine will go through it¹s preprogrammed cycle, and beep in 15 minutes.

Remove the top assembly and run cold water over the coils, then remove the filter cup by turning to the right.  Set top assembly aside, remove and empty filter cup. Clean cup and coils thoroughly, using brush supplied with the machine, or a  scouring pad.

Leaving the first batch of soymilk in the canister, add the remaining soaked beans to the filter cup. Replace the assembly on the canister, plug in  and press start. The second cycle will take only 7 minutes, as the milk in the canister is already hot.  When machine beeps, remove the assembly, and pour double-rich soymilk into a pitcher.  Add salt, Fruitsource, and vanilla, stir and set aside uncovered to cool, about an hour or so.  Cover and place in refrigerator.

To Make Chocolate Flavored Homemade Soymilk:

• 50 ounces of Double-Rich Soymilk
• (1/2 cup)warm liquid Fruitsource with
• (3 tablespoons)cocoa powder
• (2 tablespoons) pure vanilla
• (1 teaspoon) almond extract
• (1/2 teaspoon) sea salt

Place the Fruitsource in a glass liquid measure and warm in the microwave for 20 seconds. Add the cocoa and blend. Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts and mix thoroughly.  Scrape the mixture into the soymilk, using a rubber spatula and add the sea salt.

To Order Laura Beans go to www.fairviewfarms.com