IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTAL VARIABLES ON PROTEIN IN SOYBEANS
Soybean products are among the few plant-based foods with complete proteins with nine essential amino acids. For this reason, soybeans have become an important source of vegetable protein for human and animal consumption, with 98% of its crop destined for animal feed (Goldsmith et al., 2004) and the...
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Faculta de Ciencias Agropecuarias. Secretaría de Ciencia y Tecnología.
2024
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| Sumario: | Soybean products are among the few plant-based foods with complete proteins with nine essential amino acids. For this reason, soybeans have become an important source of vegetable protein for human and animal consumption, with 98% of its crop destined for animal feed (Goldsmith et al., 2004) and the remaining percentage for direct human consumption or in processed products. Global soybean demand is currently linked to meat consumption and is constantly growing. Soybean production increased significantly, from 0.26 million to almost 56 million ha in South America from 1961 to 2014, driven by population increase and increased demand for meat. Global soybean cultivation is concentrated mainly in the United States, Brazil and Argentina, with India a distant fourth. The first three countries together account for 80% of total production and dominate world exports. Brazil is projected Brazil to be the most important region for soy protein production, driven by the high production of soybeans (Cerrudo, et al., 2023). The quality of meal depends basically on its protein concentration. Soybean meal has a balanced amino acid profile, low production cost and stable supply. Among vegetable proteins, soy protein stands out for its high quality and proven health benefits. Its protein quality is comparable to |
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