Locally known as &ldquo;Kaala Bhatt&rdquo;, this is a traditional soyabean variety of Uttarakhand. It is cultivated under natural conditions in Uttarakhand at altitudes ranging between 1000 m to 1800 m. It forms an integral part of the staple diet of the local communities owing to its nutrition value and high protein and fibre content. It is considered useful in controlling diabetes and blood pressure and strengthening bones. Our black soyabean has been sourced from villages around the hills of Ranikhet in the Almora district of Uttarakhand. It has been grown under natural conditions by members of our women Self-Help Groups (SHGs)and; processed and marketed by our women&rsquo;s Cooperatives.