Description
Soya bean oil is the 2nd largest
vegetable oil crop. The soya
bean is mainly composed of oil
(~20%) and proteins (~40%).
The rest of the bean is
carbohydrate and ash. Soya
protein is the only vegetable
source of complete protein
which contains all the essential
amino acids required by
humans and animals.
It also contains linoleic (omega-6) and alpha-linolenic acid
(omega-3),
both polyunsaturated fatty acids that are essential nutrients but
also
increasingly recognised to reduce the risk of chronic
age-related
diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Soya beans and the foods made from them are also rich in iron,
B
vitamins, calcium and zinc. While not as common on
grocery-store
shelves, it\'s worth seeking out this Zeenab foods Limited oil if
you\'re
a fan of tossing around meat in the frying pan. It is cholesterol
free.
