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.








