Kinako
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For the 2010 Japanese film, see Kinako (film).
Japanese dango sweets covered in kinako soybean flour
Kinako (黄粉 or きなこ), also known as soybean flour, is a product commonly used in Japanese cuisine. Kinako is produced by finely grinding roasted soybeans into powder.
Kinako, being composed of soybeans, is a healthy topping and flavoring which contains B vitamins and protein.[citation needed] It can also be used as a drink. One example of its use in popular foods is warabimochi, which is a famous kinako-covered sweet.
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