soybean seeds

Soybean seeds Glycine max are proteinrich oilyielding legumes widely used in food feed and oil industries They serve as a key source of plantbased protein essential amino acids and healthy fats Physical Properties Appearance Round to ovalshaped seeds Color Yellow light brown or black depending on variety Odor Mild natural beanlike aroma Taste Neutral to slightly nutty Size 510 mm in diameter Purity Min 99 Foreign Matter Max 1 SplitBroken Seeds Max 2 Moisture Content Max 12 Chemical Nutritional Composition Per 100g Protein 3542 Total Fat 1822 Saturated Fat 24 Monounsaturated Fat 46 Polyunsaturated Fat 1012 Carbohydrates 2530 Dietary Fiber 912 Ash Content Max 5 Calcium 200250 mg Iron 510 mg Magnesium 220280 mg Phosphorus 500700 mg Potassium 15001800 mg Isoflavones 30150 mg natural plant compounds Microbiological Standards For Food Grade Total Plate Count Max 50000 CFUg Yeast Mold Max 500 CFUg Coliforms 10 CFUg E Coli Salmonella Absent Aflatoxins B1 B2 G1 G2 Max 10 ppb Contaminants Adulterants Heavy Metals o Lead Pb 02 ppm o Cadmium Cd 01 ppm o Arsenic As 01 ppm o Mercury Hg 005 ppm Pesticide Residues As per international standards FSSAI EU FDA Artificial Additives Preservatives Must be absent GMO Status Available in both GMO and NonGMO varieties Types of Soybean Seeds 1 FoodGrade Soybeans Highprotein used for soy milk tofu and soya flour 2 OilGrade Soybeans High oil content used for soybean oil extraction 3 NonGMO Soybeans Preferred for organic and health food markets 4 FeedGrade Soybeans Used in animal and poultry feed Applications of Soybean Seeds Food Industry Used in soy milk tofu tempeh soy protein and soy flour Oil Industry Extracted for soybean oil and used in margarine cooking oils and biodiesel Animal Feed Industry Used in livestock and poultry feed for its high protein content Pharmaceuticals Nutraceuticals Used in soybased supplements and health foods