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Composition
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Lecithin, extracted from soybean oil, is used for everything from
pharmaceuticals to protective coatings. It is a natural emulsifier and lubricant. Lecithin
is used, for example, to keep the chocolate and cocoa butter in a candy bar from
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Soybean oil finds its way into such products as margarine, salad dressings and
cooking oils.The soybean is the highest natural source of dietary fiber. Soy hulls are processed into fiber bran breads, cereal and
snacks.
In processing, soybeans are cleaned, cracked, dehulled and rolled into flakes. This
ruptures the oil cells for efficient extraction. |
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the remaining flakes can be processed into various edible soy
protein products or used to produce soybean meal
for animal feeds. Eight essential amino acids are found in soybeans which are necessary
for human nutrition and are not produced naturally in the body. The dry (solid) portion of
the bean provides a host of edible products. Soy flour
and grits are used in the commercial baking industry. They aid in dough conditioning and
bleaching. Their excellent moisture-holding qualities also help retard staling. |
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Source: American
Soybean Association |
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