kinako

Kinako is roasted soybean flour, used in Japanese cuisine. Kinako means 'yellow flour' in Japanese. Kinako contains B vitamins and some protein.

Kinako is produced by grinding roasted soybeans into powder, some varieties keep the roasted skin which alters the color of the final product. Kinako is often used to make or coat desserts, it is also sometimes combined with soy milk to drink.