Soyabean’s oil is used to promote the flavor of prepared foods. It is used to for making sauces, salad dressings and baked goods. The oil is extracted from the Soybeans that provide a healthy lifestyle with low content of saturated fat. It does not have cholesterol. It has high smoking point at which the oil smokes and provides a burnt smell to food being cooked. The oil is dark yellow to faint in color. It is a great source of healthy fats such as polyunsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids. Soybean oil has four phytosterols such as sitosterol, stigmasterol, brassicasterol and campestrol. Soybean is an ancient crop that is cultivated in Chinese islands few hundred years before then was introduced to rest of the world. Currently, it is cultivated commercially in Brazil, U.S., China, Argentina and India. Soyabean is also called Aceite de Soja, Glycine gracilis, Dolichos soja, Glycine hispida, Glycine soja, Glycine max, Huile de Germes de Soya, Huile de Germes de Soja, Huile de Soja, Intralipid, Huile de Soya, Intralipide, Legume, Phaseolus max, Légumineuse, Soja hispida, Soy Bean Oil, Soja max, Soy Oil, Soyca, Soya Oil and Travmulsion.

History

Soybean is native to East Asia. Soybean was traced in 11th BC from eastern half of North China. The production of soybean was localized after China to Japan war of 1894 to 1895 in China. The shipments of soybean were made to Europe in 1908. The word soybean was firstly used in 1804. Recently, the annual consumption of edible oils is more than 28 billion pounds of American. Korea and Mexico are considered to be the highest consumers of US.

Nutritional value

Soybean oil has high content of leucine, threonine, isoleucine, tryptophan, glutamic acid and aspartic acid. It also contains Vitamin K, A, E and C. The minerals such as copper, calcium, magnesium, manganese, selenium, zinc, phosphorus and iron are also found in it.

Health benefits of Soyabean oil

Soyabean oil is derived from soybean seeds. It is scientifically known as Glycine max. It has vitamins such as Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin B and choline. This oil has antioxidant properties that protects the bodily cells and prevent heart diseases. It assists the functions of nervous system. Vitamin K regulates the blood calcium level and formation of bones. It is essential for blood clotting.

1. Level of cholesterol

Soybean oil has healthy fatty acids that regulate the level of cholesterol. The presence of Omega-3 fatty acids that helps to lower the level of cholesterol. Soybean oil has sterols such as β-sitosterol that helps to lower cholesterol in gut by 10 to 15%. It lowers the chances of atherosclerosis and heart problems such as strokes and heart attacks. (1) (2)

2. Treat Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease lowers the cognition of brain because the neural connection dies. It has impressive amounts of Vitamin K that helps improves Alzheimer’s disease. The antioxidant properties help to promote free radicals that prevent the damage of neural cells. (3)

3. Bone health

Vitamin K helps to enhance regrowth and healing of bones. It helps to prevent the conditions such as osteoporosis that is related to aging. (4)

4. Skin and eye health

It has omega-3 fatty acids about 7% that helps to protect cardiovascular health by eliminating bad cholesterol. It acts as antioxidants that help to neutralize free radicals which cause cataracts and macular degeneration. (5)

5. Antioxidant activity

Soyabean oil has antioxidant activity that prevents free radical damage. It reduces acne scarring, appearance of blemishes, protects from sunburn, lowers acne scarring and stimulates regrowth of new cells. It eliminates free radicals that could cause skin conditions such as premature aging, cancer, heart diseases and cognitive ailments. (6)

Traditional uses

• It prevents damage caused by free radicals that is associated with heart problems, cancers, premature aging, cataracts and arthritis.
• It helps to lower bad cholesterols and also treat osteoarthritis.
• Apply soybean oil to the skin directly that helps to repel mosquitoes and other insects.
• It prevents cholesterol absorption.
• It slows down aging process and prevents skin problems.
• It assists in formation and strengthening of bones.
• It also prevents damage of brain cells.
• It lowers the chances of arrhythmia and cardiovascular ailments.

Culinary uses    

• It is used in crackers, breads, non-dairy creamers and barbecue sauce.
• It is also used for potato chips, whipped toppings, breaded snacks and vegetables.
• It is used for salad dressing, mayonnaise, margarine and non-dairy coffee creamers.
• Due to its high smoke point, it is used for frying and baking purposes.

Precautions       

• It has calories.
• The people who are allergic to peanuts should avoid it.
• Allergic reactions such as hypersensitivity, hives, urticarial and eczematous dermatitis might be experienced.
• Severe cases symptoms are gastritis, vomiting, swelling of lips, pain abdomen, breathing difficulty, chest congestion, wheezing and some cases lead to death.

Other Facts        

It is also used for inks, bio diesel, crayons, plasticizers, soy candles and paints.

Soyabean oil facts

Soybean oil is a vegetable oil that is used as a healthy food ingredient despite having bad publicity of oils and fats. It is well known due to its healthful, cheap and high smoking point. It does not have high content of saturated fat and no cholesterol. The oil has antioxidants that prevent oxidative rancidity. This oil is highly used for cooking, to make margarines and for the production of soaps and cosmetics as well as biofuel.

References:

http://articles.mercola.com/herbal-oils/soy-bean-oil.aspx

https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/oils/soybean-oil.html

http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/soybean-oil.html

http://www.soya.be/soybean-oil.php

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