Landgarten Snacks

Since the late 20th century, more and more people choose a vegetarian or vegan diet. Hence, vegetable alternatives to animal products are in demand more than ever. A real classic of meatless cuisine is the soybean. We owe tofu, miso or the meat substitute Yuba, et al. to the protein-rich all-rounder. In Asia soybeans have been cultivated for millennia. In contrast up until the 19th century Europeans at most got to see the plant in the greenhouses of botanical gardens. In northern China, soybeans have already been cultivated for more than 3,000 years. Many researchers even assume that the plant has been cultivated much earlier. In China the albuminous beans were always held in high esteem. In addition to barley, millet, rice and wheat soy belongs to the five sacred plants over there. In every spring soy was sown in a lavish ceremony by the emperor himself. In ancient China the emperor was viewed as emissary of heaven. One of his most important tasks was to contact the gods and solicit good harvests. Poor harvests could be a sign that the emperor had fallen from favor with heaven. Without this legitimacy riots and rebellions could be expected. Therefore Chinese emperors soon invested in improved agricultural practices. Thereupon, rice and soybeans were cultivated on almost all suitable soils in the Middle Kingdom.

Also in Japan, soy is one of the indispensable staple foods. One reason for the popularity on the Japanese islands was primarily the meat ban. Already in the year 675, the consumption of most meats was prohibited by Emperor Temmu. He justified this decision with the rules of Buddhism, which spread in Japan at that time. In the following centuries several emperors issued similar bans. Therefore meat still plays a relatively minor part in Japanese cuisine today. But there are all the more recipes with tofu or seitan. Since Europeans were not allowed to enter Japan until the late 17th century, they could only land in especially remote ports. During this time, Japan was namely not governed by the emperor but by the Shogun, the leader of the warrior nobility. In order to prevent foreign influences, they isolated their kingdom systematically from the outside world. Therefore the Europeans did not notice the delicious possible uses of the soybean. Probably this is one of the reasons why one did not try to cultivate soy on a large scale in Europe until the 19th century.

Today soy products are widely available. Because with tofu one can not only refine typical Asian dishes but also salads or hearty soups. People who are lactose intolerant or vegan consume soy milk instead of cow's milk. And now the soybean even makes itself a talking point with crispy snacks. The Austrian brand Landgarten offers with its snacks a crunchy variety for every taste. The varieties Spicy Organic Cashews and Spicy Organic Almonds contain crispy roasted seeds that are surrounded by finest soy sauce. A culinary enjoyment of the highest class! Those who want to try roasted soybeans will be delighted by the Organic Soy Snack. Seasoned with sea salt, it will be the star of your next movie night. The spicy Organic Soy Snack combines the fragrant roasted aromas with Asian-savory tamari sauce. Even more variety brings the Organic Snack Mix: The mix contains lightly salted soybeans, roasted sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds. All Landgarten Snacks come in a handy snack bag, are vegan and gluten free. Whether on the go, as a power boost in the afternoon or simply to end the day: The spicy-tangy Snacks of Landgarten are hard to resist.