Aquaculture
JAIRO AMEZQUITO, USSEC Project Manager of Aquaculture Utilization for the Americas Region
Jairo Amezquito talks about the size and strength of the aquaculture markets in Ecuador and…
Food
Diverse Studies Confirm Health Benefits of Soyfood
Much of the research published over the past several months goes a long way towards solidifying the benefits of soyfoods as well as dispelling myths…
Food
Ten Reasons Why Soyfoods are Increasingly in Demand
Soyfoods have long been an integral part of Asian cuisine, and are now growing in popularity with American consumers as well. Soy offers versatility, culinary…
Health
Perspective on Breast Cancer and Soy Controversy
The soy and breast cancer controversy has been around a long time. It persists despite an abundance of human research supporting the safety and possible…
Amino Acids
Understanding Soybean Quality
World markets value soybeans for their concentrations of oil and protein. Generally, soybean grain produced in southern climates such as Brazil have higher concentrations of…
Health
Building Muscle? Protein Blends That Include Soy May Be Advantageous Over Single Proteins
A novel finding that soy protein and whey protein increase the size of different types of muscle fibers suggests that a combination of these two…
Food
Legume Analysis Highlights Superior Quality of Soy
In plant-based diets, beans play a critically important role as sources of protein. In fact, it is difficult if not impossible to meet the requirement…
High oleic
FDA Authorizes Qualified Health Claim for Oils High in Oleic Acid
A new FDA qualified health claim states that oils high in oleic acid, such as high oleic soybean oil, may reduce the risk of coronary…
Aquaculture
USSEC To Take Aquaculture Feed Formula Database Training Worldwide in 2019
A workshop training program using the International Aquaculture Feed Formulation Database (IAFFD) will be expanded to global regions beyond Southeast Asia in 2019, according to…
Food
North Dakota Soybean Farmers Meet Growing Demand for Soy Food and Milk
Bob Sinner of S&B Foods discusses how North Dakota producers provide soybean products to satisfy global demands for healthful soy foods and milks for growing populations.…
Food
Indonesia’s Growing Appetite for U.S. Soy
The United States exported 2.5 million tons of soybeans to Indonesia last year, almost exclusively for human consumption. The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) spoke with…
Animal Feed
What Is Nutrient Density and Why Is It Important?
U.S. Soy Works to Find Added Value Inside the Bean Animal nutrition is a precise science that allows for the most efficient and cost-effective way…
Food
High Blood Pressure? Soyfoods May be a Good Fit
Are soyfoods a good fit for people with high blood pressure? Absolutely. Low sodium soy products such as unsalted edamame, roasted (unsalted) soy nuts, soy…
Food
Soy foods Hypotensive? Examining the Clinical Evidence
High blood pressure (BP) is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) worldwide.1,2Current guidelines classify adults with an average systolic blood pressure (SBP) of…
Food
Soybean Components Make Soy Foods Enticing When it Comes to Good Health
The dramatic rise in soy research beginning in the early 1990s can be attributed primarily to the new interest in isoflavones. This interest is directly…
Human Consumption
Soy Colorant Has Many Potential Benefits For Food Industry
Consumers in America have been taking more notice of their food and what is in it; seeking less processed products and more natural ingredients. One…
Human Consumption
State Checkoff Aims to Improve Belizean Nutrition with Soy Protein
Belize is one of the poorest countries in Central America, with high incidence of undernourishment. To improve nutrition there and to help communities encourage healthier…