Soybean, (Glycine max), annual legume of the pea family (Fabaceae) and its edible seed. The soybean is economically the most important bean in the world, providing vegetable protein for millions of people and ingredients for hundreds of chemical products.
Nutrition profile of soybeans
Soy is a high-quality protein. It is one of the few known plant foods (the other is amaranth seed and to a lesser degree, quinoa) to contain all the essential amino acids, like those found in meat.
The soybean is:
high in fibre
high in protein
low in saturated fat
cholesterol free
lactose free
a good source of omega-3 fatty acids
a source of antioxidants
high in phytoestrogens.
Specification
Properties Values / Limits
Purity Min. 97.5%
Foreign Matters Max. 1%
Damaged Max. 1.5%
Oil Content Min. 18%
Protein Min. 35%
Moisture Max. 9%
Aflatoxin max. 50PPB
Packaging:
50Kg PP Bags Loaded in 20’FCL