Agriculture is considered to be the backbone of any given economy because virtually all manufacturing industries depend on it. One of the most important crops is soya beans; a species of legumes.it is characterized by high proteins and oil content. They are used for various purposes. Some of the applications of soya beans are (Riaz, 2006):
i. Fat-free soybean meal
More than 80% of the soybean is converted into soybean meal. Usually, soybean meal is considered to be a very cheap source of animal proteins. The meal is usually fed to swine, catfish, dogs and poultry.
ii. Soy vegetable oil
Soybeans contain 18% oil. During oil extraction, the beans are crushed and then solvent extracted with hexane. The by-products are then used as animal feeds
iii. Non-fermented food products
The most common non-fermented soya product is the soya milk which is extracted from tofu and tofu skin.
iv. Fermented products
The fermented food products produced from soya are fermented bean paste, soy sauce, tempeh and nato.
v. Soy beans are also used directly as food for people
vi. green vegetable soybeans is also a product of soybeans, in which immature green pods are boiled and served with salt
vii. soy floor
Soy floor is produced when the beans are ground into finer material. It is used for extruder cooking (Circle, 1972).
viii. Soy products, usually sold as powders and in liquid form, are also used as substitutes for breastfeeding.
ix. Soy can also be processed into various forms so as to be used as substitutes and extenders of dairy and meet products
x. Soya have a wide range of industrial applications such as inks, soaps, plastics, cosmetics, crayons and solvents
xi. Soya is used in the manufacture of bio-diesel
South America plays a very important role in the worldwide production of soya beans. Figure 1 below shows the worldwide production of soya in 2012, as per the statistics from FAO (FAO, 2013).
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Main body
- Viewpoint 1
- Viewpoint 2
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This document aims to explore the significance of soya beans production in South America and its impact on various industries, particularly in India. It examines the role of soya beans in food production for both humans and livestock, as well as its importance in biodiesel production.
- Importance of soya beans in the global economy
- The role of South America in soya bean production
- The relationship between soya beans and food security in India
- The impact of soya beans on livestock rearing and biodiesel production
- The controversy surrounding soya bean production and its potential environmental and health impacts.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Introduction
The introduction establishes the significance of agriculture, particularly soya beans, as a backbone for many economies. It highlights the versatility of soya beans, which are used for various purposes including food, animal feed, and industrial applications.
Main body
Viewpoint 1
This section focuses on the importance of soya beans in India. It discusses the historical use of soya beans in India and their role in food production. It also highlights the potential health benefits of consuming soya beans and addresses the controversy surrounding the link between soya bean consumption and cancer.
Viewpoint 2
This section delves into the impact of soya beans on livestock rearing and biodiesel production. It emphasizes the importance of soya beans as a cheap and sustainable source of protein for livestock, highlighting its role in the animal feed industry. The use of soya beans in biodiesel production is also discussed.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key themes explored in this document include soya beans, South America, India, agriculture, food production, livestock rearing, biodiesel, economic sustainability, health benefits, and environmental impact.
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- Kelvin Cherry (Autor:in), 2013, Soya beans production in South America, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/271466
