Oilseeds
Organic Soybeans
Soybeans grown under organic production conditions; an important oilseed notable for its high plant protein and oil content, used above all in the production of vegetable oil, soybean meal and various food products.
General Information
Organic Soybeans are a valuable oilseed grown in accordance with organic production standards that can be used directly or after processing, depending on the intended use. Their high protein and oil content makes soybeans an important raw material in both the food industry and the animal feed sector.
Depending on the intended use, soybeans can go through different processes such as cleaning, drying, cracking, milling, heat treatment or oil separation. The soybean oil, soybean meal and other soy-based products obtained are used as raw materials in different sectors.
Uses
Organic Soybeans can be used in various applications, above all in the food and animal feed sectors.
Main uses:
- In organic soybean oil production
- In organic soybean meal production
- In organic compound feed production
- As a protein and oil source in the animal feed sector
- In the production of soy flour and other soy-based products
- In the production of food products containing plant protein
- As a raw material in various food and feed processing applications
The product’s suitability for processing and its use should be assessed according to protein and oil content, moisture, foreign matter, grain characteristics and the buyer’s technical product specifications.
Analytical constituents
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Crude protein | min 35 | % |
| Moisture | ≤ 12 | % |
| Crude fat | min 18 | % |
| Crude fibre | ≤ 7 | % |
| Crude ash | ≤ 6.5 | % |
| Foreign matter | ≤ 1 | % |
The parameters stated above represent generally accepted values and may vary by batch; binding values are communicated at the time of enquiry during the resulting discussions.