SOYBEAN MEAL – PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

1. Product Description

Soybean Meal is a high-protein byproduct obtained after the oil is extracted from whole soybeans. It is primarily used as a protein-rich ingredient in animal feed (poultry, cattle, aquaculture, swine) and, in higher grades, in food processing.

2. General Characteristics

• Appearance: Fine to coarse powder / granules

• Color: Light brown to yellowish

• Odor: Natural bean aroma, free from rancid or foreign odor

• Origin: Typically from solvent-extracted or mechanically-extracted soybeans

• Processing Types:

  • Hi-Pro (High Protein) – Dehulled

  • Lo-Pro (Standard Protein) – Non-dehulled

  • Non-GMO / Organic – Available upon request

3. Typical Product Specifications (Feed Grade)

4. Microbiological Standards

• Salmonella: Absent

• E. coli: Within permissible limits

• Total Plate Count: As per feed-grade requirements

• Free from harmful microbiological contamination

5. Contaminant & Purity Requirements

• Free from:

  • Live insects and mites

  • Mold or rancidity

  • Stones, metal fragments, glass, and foreign materials

  • Chemical residues above permissible limits

• Non-GMO / GMO options depending on sourcing

6. Shelf Life & Storage

• Shelf Life: 6–12 months when properly stored

• Storage Conditions:

  • Cool, dry, well-ventilated warehouse

  • Palletized bags to avoid moisture absorption

  • Away from direct sunlight and chemicals

7. Packaging Options

• 25 kg PP woven bags

• 40 kg or 50 kg PP or kraft bags

• Jumbo bags (500–1,000 kg)

• Customized packaging available upon request

8. Applications

• Poultry feed

• Ruminant feed

• Swine feed

• Aquaculture feed

• Pet food formulations

• Food-grade protein enhancers (special grades)

9. Variants Available

• Hi-Pro Soybean Meal (48% Protein, Dehulled)

• Lo-Pro Soybean Meal (44% Protein)

• Non-GMO Soybean Meal

• Organic Soybean Meal

• Expeller-pressed / High-Fat Soybean Meal