SOybEAN OIL
EDIBLE OIL
Soybean oil’s consistent supply, relatively stable price, neutral taste, culinary adaptability, and good nutritional profile all contribute to its dominating presence as America’s #1 oil.
Soybean oil is cholesterol-free.
Soybean oil is the #1 edible oil in the world and the most frequently consumed oil in the United States.
Some edible soybean oil products include:
Coffee Creamers
Bakery Products
Cooking Oils
Candies
Margarine
Chocolate Coatings
Mayonnaise
Sandwich Spreads
Salad Dressings
Vegetable Shortening
industrial OIL
Making Products From A Renewable Resource
Once soybean oil is extracted from the bean, it can be used in its raw form, or refined and used in a variety of industrial products.
Extensive research is conducted by top institutions throughout the United States to find new and improved uses for soybeans as a renewable resource. These innovations help to maintain our standard of living by decreasing our dependence on non-renewable resources like petroleum from foreign markets.
The United States produces approximately 25 billion pounds of soybean oil each year. Each bushel of soybeans can be crushed to yield over 10 pounds of soybean oil.
Currently, industries are using soybeans to manufacture a variety of industrial products such as:
Biomass-Based Diesel
Dust Control Agents
Printing Inks
Electrical Insulation
Paints
Epoxies
Soaps
Linoleum Backing
Shampoos
Metal Casting/ Working
Detergents
Pesticides
Anti-Corrosion Agents
Plasticizers
Anti-Static Agents
Protective Coatings
Caulking Compounds
Putty
Disinfectants
Vinyl Plastics
Waterproof Cement
This information is brought to you by Kentucky’s soybean farmers through their checkoff contributions.
