Soybean oil is derived from soybeans, one of the most common sources of plant protein globally. This oil is popular in the food industry due to its neutral taste and beneficial fatty acids, including omega-3 and omega-6. Soybean oil is used not only in cooking but also in producing various products from cosmetics to industrial lubricants.
Applications
Culinary:
Soybean oil is widely used for frying, salad dressings, and as an ingredient in margarine and mayonnaise due to its ability to withstand high temperatures and neutral taste.
Cosmetic Industry:
Soybean oil is used in the production of cosmetics, including creams and lotions, for its moisturizing and antioxidant properties.
Industrial Uses:
Soybean oil is also used in producing biodiesel and other environmentally friendly lubricants.
Animal Feed:
Raw soybean oil is added to bird diets to enhance the energy value of the feed and enrich it with essential fatty acids, important for the health and productivity of birds.
Quality parameters:
| Quality Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Extraction method | Extraction |
| Odor and taste | Characteristic of soybean oil, free from foreign odors and tastes |
| Transparency | Slightly cloudy |
| Non-fatty impurities % (maximum) | 0.2 |
| Moisture and volatile substances % | 0.17 |
| Acid value (mg KOH/g) | 0.42 |
| Peroxide value (mmol/kg 1/2 O) | 10 |
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