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{{For|the 2010 Japanese film|Kinako (film)}} |
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[[File:Kinako dango in Isezakicho.jpg|thumb|Japanese ''dango'' sweets covered in ''kinako'' soybean flour]] |
[[File:Kinako dango in Isezakicho.jpg|thumb|Japanese ''dango'' sweets covered in ''kinako'' soybean flour]] |
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{{nihongo|'''''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 |
{{nihongo|'''''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. |
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''Kinako'', being composed of soybeans, is a healthy topping and flavoring which contains [[B vitamins]] and [[protein]].{{Fact|date=August 2010}} |
''Kinako'', being composed of soybeans, is a healthy topping and flavoring which contains [[B vitamins]] and [[protein]].{{Fact|date=August 2010}} |
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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. |
It can prevent cancer. 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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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 prevent cancer. 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.