Integrated Nutrients Management

Soybean is one of the very few plants that provide a high quality protein with minimum saturated fat. Soybeans help people feel better and live longer with an enhanced quality of life. Soybeans protein provides all the essential amino-acids in the amounts needed for human health. Soybeans have almost 40% protein, making soybeans higher in protein than any other legumes and many animal products. Protein in just 250 grams of soybean is equivalent to protein in 3 litres of milk of kg of mutton or 24 eggs. The quality of soy protein is virtually equivalent in quality to that of milk and egg protein. Unlike many other good sources of protein, soybean not only has higher percentage of oil but also quality fatty acid profile. It has low saturated fat content with high amount of essential fatty acids. Soybean oil is also rich in omega-3 and 6 fatty acids similar to those found in fish oils and cholesterol-free. Soybeans are an excellent source of dietary fiber with both soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber may help lower serum cholesterol and control blood sugar. Insoluble fiber increases stool bulk, may prevent colon cancer and can help relieve symptoms of some digestive disorders.