• What is the soybean processing industry?
  • The soybean processing industry has developed manufacturing systems and procedures, trading rules, comprehensive product quality specifications, and quality control procedures to ensure finished products that consistently meet customer and consumer needs.
  • What are industrial uses for soybeans?
  • Industrial uses for soybeans comprise no more than 0.5% of the protein and 2.6% of the oil produced from soybeans grown in the United States. There are no current industrial uses for whole soybeans. There is one instance when soybeans were used for ship ballast, and powdered soybeans were patented as a floor covering.
  • How does a soybean oil extraction process work?
  • The extraction process uses hexane or other solvents to wash the soybean oil from the prepared soybean flakes. The design of the equipment varies so that Crown can optimize the amount of solvent and bed depth needed to efficiently wash the flakes, the contact time of the solvent and flakes, and the power and utilities needed to run the equipment.
  • What is Practical Handbook of soybean processing & utilization?
  • Practical Handbook of Soybean Processing and Utilization is a single source of information on all aspects of soybean processing and utilization written by experts from around the globe.
  • Why is process improvement important in soybean extraction plants?
  • Process improvement in extraction plants has continued with increasing emphasis on energy efficiency, cost reduction, reducing hexane loss, quality of meal and oil, and increased capacity, driven by a six-fold increase in soybean production since 1950 and by an increase in energy costs since 1970.
  • What is the first step in processing soybeans?
  • The first step in processing soybeans is to properly prepare the soybean for dehulling. This step typically involves using magnets to remove metal and screening to remove impurities that can interfere with the dehulling process.