Soybean meal is a high-protein byproduct obtained after extracting oil from soybeans. It comes in two main forms: solvent-extracted (most common, with very low oil content) and mechanically extracted (with slightly higher oil content). It’s typically light brown or yellowish and has a fine, powdery or flaky texture.
Primarily used as a protein-rich animal feed, especially for poultry, swine, cattle, and aquaculture, soybean meal is also utilized in some plant-based fertilizers and even in food-grade products when properly processed. It’s valued for its high protein content (around 44–48%) and well-balanced amino acid profile, especially lysine, which is often limited in other plant feeds.
In agriculture and animal nutrition, it’s considered one of the most important protein sources worldwide.
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