Soybean oil

In 2008, about 220 million tons of soybeans in the world were produced. United States (33%) Brazil (27%) and Argentina (21%) are the largest producers of soybeans. 83 percent of the soy crops are used to produce soy oil and animal feed.

In Finland, 98 percent of the soybean is used for oil industry and animal feed. In Finland the amount of soy animal feed imported was 168,000 tons in 2009.

Soybeans and soybean meal, pioneer of soybean oil, soybean oil mass, 18 percent and 3 percent fiber breakage occurs soy in conjunction with the 78 percent. Including soy ground meat before cooking, can only be used for animal feed. Crude soybean oil, is also a common emulsifier, for example, chocolate, instant sauces, margarine, soybean oil and lecithin processed cookies. Other soy products produced from soy milk, soy sauce and counted. Soya can be used as biofuel.