Soybean Oil
Soybean Oil is obtained from the soybean (Glycine max) which is an annual agricultural crop in the legume family. It stands out for its high protein (approximately 30 to 50 percent) and oil content (approximately 15 to 20 percent). The plant is originally native to South East Asia. Today, it is mainly grown in the United States, Brazil and Argentina.
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High in natural vitamin E
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Contains linoleic acid (omega-6)
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Carrier
This product has the following features:
- High content of oleic acid (omega-9, C18:1), linoleic acid (omega-6, C18:2) and alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3, C18:3)
- Contains lecithin, pro-vitamin A and phytosterols
- High in natural vitamin E
Foods
- Often used as a salad oil as well as for baking, pan-frying and deep-frying
- Ideal as a base for margarine, mayonnaise and processed foods
- Added to instant food products as an emulsifier to improve the instantaneous solubility
- Preferred for improving flow properties in chocolate production
- Favored for increasing the volume and extending the shelf life of baked good
Cosmetics
- Particularly suitable as a base oil for active ingredient oils or for bath oils
- Smoothes the skin, replenishes the lipids in the skin and binds moisture
- Acts as a carrier for lipid-soluble, plant-derived ingredients and vitamins
Healthcare
- Utilised as an auxiliary ingredient in the production of parenteral nutritional solutions with lipids
- An ingredient in diet products and roborants
- Added to pharmaceuticals to treat diseases of the central nervous system
Animal nutrition & care
- Ideal for use as a raw ingredient in animal nutrition
Chemistry & technology
- Perfect for applications in the paint industry
- Particularly suitable for producing paints, varnishes and printer inks
