Soybeans

Traderex Ghana Limited offers raw, dried and whole soybeans. They offer the yellow and brown variety in Grade 1 and Grade 2. All soybeans are odourless and with a moisture content of 12%. The following specifications are followed grade-wise:Â

Grade 1

Moisture Content- 12% , Test Density- 70% kh hl, Insect damage- 0.40%, Rotten & diseased & Discoloured- 1.0%, Immature/Shrivelled Grain- 4.5%

Total Defective Grains- 2.7%

Split grain (chipped and broken)- 2%, Inorganic matter(wood, sand, stone etc)- 0.5%

Live infestation- None, Organic matter (leaves, animal droppings, dead animals, weeds, etc)- 0.25%

Grade 2

Moisture Content- 12% , Test Density- 70% kh hl, Insect damage- 0.80%, Rotten & diseased & Discoloured- 2.0%, Immature/Shrivelled Grain- 10%

Total Defective Grains- 5.3%

Split grain (chipped and broken)- 4%, Inorganic matter(wood, sand, stone etc)- 1.0%

Live infestation- None, Organic matter (leaves, animal droppings, dead animals, weeds, etc)- 0.50%

An upward adjustment of 1.0% is made to the weight of the grain on deposit to make provision for moisture loss and losses during the handling and storage process.

The following specifications are for the different soy bean colours:

- Yellow soy bean = min of 98% yellow, cream or golden kernels

- Brown soy bean = min of 98% brown kernels

Overall, the total Defective Grains include the sum of insect damage, discoloured, immature/shrivelled and rotten and disease grains. Soybean can e stored for at least one year under suitable conditions. Soybean can be used for fat-free soya bean meal which is an important and affordable source of protein for animal feeds and a lot of packaged meals. Also, it can be used for products such as textured vegetable protein, an ingredient in many types of meat and dairy substitutes.