Kinako (黄粉 or きなこ), also known as soybean flour, is a product commonly used in Japanese cuisine. Kinako is produced by finely grinding roasted soybeans into powder.
Kinako, being composed of soybeans, is a healthy topping and flavoring which contains B vitamins and protein. It can also be used as a drink. One example of its use in popular foods is warabimochi, which is a famous kinako-covered sweet.