Several reports suggested that the relatively
high concentrations of bioactive compounds present in soy, such as
isoflavones and saponins, may contribute for reduction of the risk
of various diseases (Behrens&Silva, 2004; Tseng&Xiong, 2009). In
this context, soybeans have been considered as functional foods
with a wide range of properties and appear as an interesting
alternative to dairy products, promoting health through their
intrinsic nutritional characteristics (Buckley et al., 2011). However,
soy consumption is limited owing to its undesirable beanyflavour
and the presence of oligosaccharides (stachyose and raffinose) that
often lead toflatulence and stomach discomfort