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Meaning of okara | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
/əʊˈkɑːɹə/

Definitions

A food made from soybean pulp; a by-product of soy milk production.

uncountable

Equivalents

Deutsch Okara
日本語 おから 卯の花
Nederlands sojapulp
Português okara
Русский ока́ра

Examples

“Okara adds texture to soups, stews, casseroles, savory pancakes and baked goods, or it can be made into beanburgers.”
“Okara is the residue or soy pulp that remains after the production of soymilk and tofu. Although typically considered a waste product in the U.S., okara has been shown to have many promising attributes.”
“The dietary fiber content of okara is greater than 50%, so its energy content is only half that of wheat flour. Okara alone has some antinutritional qualities; however, fermented okara may have definite dietary advantages.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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