Soybean oil is commonly sold as “vegetable oil” in grocery stores. It is the most widely used edible oil in the U.S. and can easily be added into breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, condiments, baked goods recipes and more. Plus, soybean oil is sustainably produced and linked to numerous health benefits, so you can feel confident recommending soybean oil to your clients.
How Is Soybean
Oil Made?
How Is Soybean
Oil Made?
Soybean oil is a type of vegetable oil derived from crushed soybeans that have been separated from their inherent protein. Soybean oil is considered a seed oil because the oil is made from the seed of a plant, rather than the bean itself.
What Are the
Different Types of Soybean Oil?
There are two types of soybean oil: conventional soybean oil, sometimes called commodity soybean oil, and high oleic soybean oil, or HOSoy.
What Are the
Different Types of Soybean Oil?
There are two types of soybean oil:
conventional soybean oil, sometimes
called commodity soybean oil, and
high oleic soybean oil, or HOSoy.
Conventional Soybean Oil
Conventional soybean oil has a neutral flavor and can be used as a substitute for alternative vegetable oils in recipes, like dressings and dips.
High Oleic Soybean Oil (HOSoy)
Comparatively, HOSoy has a higher concentration of monosaturated fatty acids and a lower concentration of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). HOSoy is the vegetable oil most commonly used by food professionals, as it offers high heat stability and a longer shelf life than some alternatives. It is found in many common snack foods, including chips, crackers, popcorn, and baked goods.
Check out how Chef Emily Ellyn serves up the benefits of cooking with soybean oil
Soybean Oil Is Accessible and Versatile
Soybean Oil Is Accessible and Versatile
Soybean oil is available for sale in most mainstream American supermarkets and its long shelf life makes it an affordable and sustainable option for your clients.
Soybean oil’s neutral flavor profile lends itself to cooking applications and is a welcome addition to recipes across cultures. HOSoy can be used in place of other vegetable oils for frying and baking, while conventional soybean oil can enhance your clients’ salad dressings, dips and stir fries.
Hear a professional chef explain why soybean oil is ideal for cooking. It retains its original flavor, does not leave residue and has a high melting point, allowing food flavors to shine.
Try Making Our Recipes
Featuring Soybean Oil
Try Making Our
Recipes Featuring
Soybean Oil
How Soybean Oil Is Made Sustainably
How Soybean Oil
Is Made Sustainably
In addition to those looking to get creative in the kitchen, soybean oil might appeal to your clients that are seeking to support local farmers who employ sustainable practices.
The U.S. has been the world’s top soybean oil producer since 1942, meaning most soybean oils are locally grown and require minimal transportation. In fact, compared to soybean oil from other regions, including Argentina and Brazil, U.S.-grown soybean oil has the lowest carbon footprint. U.S. soybean oil generates only 1.06 kg of CO2 per kg of product, compared to Argentina's 9.8 kg and Brazil's 9.98 kg. Similarly, U.S. soybeans produce 0.3 kg of CO2 per kg, while Argentina and Brazil's soybeans emit approximately 4.3 kg and 4.4 kg.
Sustainable production methods mean embracing soybean oil is a decision your clients can feel good about.
Soybean Oil: A Practical and
Heart Healthy Kitchen Staple
Soybean Oil: A Practical
and Heart Healthy
Kitchen Staple
Soybean oil also carries an FDA-approved heart-health claim. In addition to its heart healthy status, regular consumption of soybean oil has been linked to improvements in cardiovascular and cognitive performance, inflammation levels, and other crucial components of overall health.
In addition, recent research found that substituting saturated fats with soybean oil may reduce circulating cholesterol levels and lower a patient’s risk of coronary heart disease. Lastly, soybean oil wasn’t shown to raise markers of inflammation or contribute to oxidative stress, making soybean oil a heart-friendly part of a balanced diet.
