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Soybean Specification Sheet

A soybean specification sheet typically covers:

General Information:

  • Product Name: “Dry Soybeans” or “Soybeans”. 
  • Grade: The specific grade of soybeans, e.g., U.S. No. 1, No. 2, etc. 
  • Lot/Batch Number: A unique identifier for the specific batch of soybeans. 
  • Net Weight: The weight of the soybeans in metric units. 
  • Producer/Packer/Importer Information: Contact details of the supplier. 

Physical Attributes:

  • Color: Description of the seed coat color, e.g., yellow, green, brown, or bicolored.
  • Shape and Size: Describing the shape and size of the soybeans.
  • Damage: Specifying the allowed percentage of broken, damaged, or immature soybeans.
  • Inorganic Matter: Allowed percentage of foreign materials like sand, gravel, and dirt.
  • Organic Matter: Allowed percentage of detached seed coats, straws, weeds, etc. 

Chemical Composition:

  • Moisture Content: Maximum percentage of moisture allowed.
  • Protein Content: Minimum percentage of crude protein.
  • Fat Content: Maximum percentage of oil/fat content.
  • Fiber Content: Maximum percentage of raw fiber.
  • Ash Content: Maximum percentage of ash content.
  • Urease Activity: A measure of the heat processing of the soybeans.
  • Acid Value: A measure of free fatty acids in the oil.
  • Peroxide Value: A measure of oxidation in the oil. 

Microbiological Parameters:

  • Mould/Damaged Kernel: Allowed percentage of mouldy or damaged kernels.
  • Pest Infestation: Specification for live pests.
  • Microbial Counts: Acceptable levels of microorganisms like Salmonella, E. coli, and other bacteria.
  • Aflatoxins: Maximum allowed levels of aflatoxins, a mycotoxin. 

Additional Information:

  • Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO): A statement on whether the soybeans are GMO or non-GMO. 
  • Heavy Metals: Limits on the levels of heavy metals like lead, cadmium, and arsenic. 
  • Storage Instructions: Instructions on how to store the soybeans properly. 
  • Packing Date: The date the soybeans were packed. 
  • Country of Origin: Where the soybeans were grown. 
  • Food for Human Consumption: A declaration that the soybeans are intended for human consumption. 

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