Soy vs. Soya

[CloverKitty]

What's the difference between soy and soya? Is it just a different word for the same thing?

[Artichoke47]

Same thing. I think in the US, the "norm" is "soy," but elsewhere, "soya" is popular.

[CloverKitty]

Oh, ok, that makes sense. I'd always heard soy until I came on this forum and heard soya. I like soya better, it's a cooler word.

[my3labs]

I was wondering that as well. Thanks for asking that question, and thanks Artichoke, for the answer.

[just_a_grrrl]

I say soy, but I was confused as well.