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Here are standard specifications for soybean (soybean grain), commonly used in oil extraction, animal feed, and food processing:

Soybean Specifications

1. General Description

• Product: Soybean (Glycine max
• Type:
  • Yellow soybeans (most common for oil and feed)
  • Food-grade soybeans (for tofu, soy milk, etc.)
• Color: Yellow (uniform), may have light brown hilum depending on variety
• Odor: Clean, natural (free from musty, sour, or chemical smells)
• Condition: Clean, sound, mature, and fit for intended use

2. Physical Quality Parameters

ParameterSpecification

Moisture Content

Max 12.0% – 14.0%

Foreign Matter

Max 1.0% – 2.0%

Broken/Split Beans

Max 3.0% – 5.0%

Damaged Beans

Max 2.0% – 5.0%

Heat-Damaged Beans

Max 0.5%

Green Beans

Max 2.0%

Test Weight

Min 70–75 kg/hl

3. Oil & Protein Content (Key Quality Factors)

ParameterTypical Range

Oil Content

18% – 22%

Protein Content

36% – 42%

Moisture (for storage)

≤ 12.5% preferred

4. Food-Grade Soybean Requirements

• Uniform size and color
• High protein content
• Low level of:
  • Damaged beans
  • Split beans
  • Discolored beans
• Free from contamination and off-odors

5. Feed / Crushing Soybean Requirements

• Slightly less strict than food-grade
• Focus on:
  • Oil yield
  • Protein content
• Acceptable higher levels of minor defects within limits

6. Purity & Cleanliness

• Free from:
  • Live insects
  • Stones, sand, and dust beyond limits
  • Rodent contamination
  • Moldy or rotten beans
• Minimal presence of:
  • Other grains
  • Weed seeds

7. Chemical / Safety Limits

ParameterLimit

Aflatoxin

Max 10–20 ppb

Mycotoxins

Within regulatory limits

Pesticide Residues

Within permissible limits

Heavy Metals

Within safe limits

8. Grading (Typical Example)

GradeMoistureForeign MatterDamaged Beans

Grade 1

≤12.0%

≤1.0%

≤2.0%

Grade 2

≤13.0%

≤1.5%

≤4.0%

Grade 3

≤14.0%

≤2.0%

≤5.0%

9. Packaging

• Bulk shipment or bagged (commonly 50 kg bags)
• Packaging must be:
  • Clean, dry, and durable
  • Properly sealed and labeled (origin, grade, crop year, net weight)

10. Storage Conditions

• Store in cool, dry, and well-ventilated facilities
• Protect from:
  • Moisture and humidity
  • Insect infestation and pests
• Avoid prolonged storage to prevent spoilage and oil degradation

11. Uses

• Oil extraction (soybean oil)
• Animal feed (soybean meal)
• Food products (tofu, soy milk, flour)
• Industrial uses

12. Standards & Compliance

• Must comply with:
  • National grain grading standards
  • Phytosanitary requirements
  • Food safety regulations (e.g., Codex Alimentarius)