Definitions
- Referring to the plant species, Glycine max, which is a member of the legume family. - Describing food products made from soybeans, such as tofu, soy milk, and soy sauce. - Talking about the use of soy in animal feed, biofuels, and industrial applications.
- Referring to the same plant species as soy, Glycine max. - Describing food products made from soybeans, such as soya milk, soya flour, and soya chunks. - Talking about the use of soya in animal feed, biofuels, and industrial applications.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the same plant species, Glycine max.
- 2Both words are used to describe food products made from soybeans.
- 3Both words are used in various industries, such as animal feed and biofuels.
- 4Both words are interchangeable in most contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Soy is more commonly used in North America, while soya is more commonly used in Europe and Asia.
- 2Connotation: Soy is often associated with health food and vegetarianism, while soya is often associated with traditional Asian cuisine.
Remember this!
Soy and soya are synonyms that refer to the same plant species, Glycine max, and are used to describe food products made from soybeans. The difference between soy and soya is mainly in their spelling, usage, pronunciation, etymology, and connotation.
