Soyfoods and Brain Health, Part 2
The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) tracks trends that may represent global market opportunities for U.S.-grown soy. As evolving consumer priorities elevate health, wellness and…
Soyfoods are Integral to Top Food Trends
Twists and turns in global food and shopping trends have revealed shifts that may benefit the demand for U.S.-grown soy. Soyfoods retain their multifaceted appeal…
Do You See Soyfoods at the Center of Global Food Trends?
My recent professional travels have demonstrated to me the various ways that soyfoods and U.S.-grown soybeans connect with current consumer attitudes. Initiatives range from packaging…
Soybean Oil: An Underappreciated Source of Nutrition
Discussions about soy nutrition often focus on protein, which is not surprising since protein-rich diets are popular, and soybeans are among the best plant sources…
U.S. Soybean Meal’s Amino Acid Profile Best Promotes Digestibility for Poultry (vs. Brazil)
To know the true value of soybean meal, its amino acid profile and the digestibility of those amino acids must be considered. Soybean meal digestibility…
Comparing Soybean Meal Processing Conditions
Animal nutritionists consider four common processing indicators to evaluate quality of soybean meal: reactive lysine to total lysine ratio (RLys/Lys); trypsin inhibitor activity (TIA); KOH…
U.S. Soybean Meal’s Amino Acid Profile Best Promotes Digestibility for Poultry and Swine (vs. Argentina and Brazil)
The true value of soybean meal can be determined by its amino acid profile and the digestibility of those amino acids. Soybean meal digestibility impacts…
Processing Condition Indicator (PCI)
The methods and conditions under which soybean meal is processed can greatly impact the nutritional quality of its protein. To a lesser degree, carbohydrate and…
Comparing Whole Soybean Physical Factors: Soybean Moisture
Moisture has implications for nutrients in soybeans and the quality of the soybean meal. Soybeans with lower moisture mean buyers get more nutrients and less…
Will Market Drivers for Dairy Alternative Ice Cream Also Benefit U.S Soy?
Can the plant-based evolution of ice cream help increase the market for U.S.-grown soybeans? Consider that ice cream, including dairy alternative versions, seems to be…