Soybean Meal

Soybean meal is used in food and animal feeds, principally as a protein supplement. The soybean meal is produced from the residue left after oil extraction. This product is often fed as a protein supplement for domestic ruminants. A highly palatable feedstuff, soybean meal is characterized as high protein content (from 43 to 53%) and low crude fiber content (less than 3% for the dehulled soybean meals). It has a very good amino acid balance and contains high amounts of lysine, tryptophane, threonine and isoleucine, which are often lacking in cereal grains.