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The United States produces high quantities of soybeans since this oilseed provides more than 50% of all the vegetable oils used in this country.
The demand for this oil is increasing due to its application in generating biodiesel, and soybean meal is a co-product of this oil industry.
High oleic soybean oil, a product of constant innovation in soy production, is rich in oleic acid, similar to olive oil. This high-oleic oil, with its 75% oleic acid content, is gaining popularity due to its numerous health benefits.
It offers greater stability for food and processed food producers, functionality comparable to hydrogenated oils, but without the issues of trans fatty acids.
It also allows the elimination of chemical preservatives such as TBHQ and EDTA, making it a healthier choice for consumers.
High-oleic soybean oil stands out with its three times longer frying life than conventional soybean oil and an oxidative stability index exceeding 25 hours.
This reduces costs, consumption, and waste and minimizes polymer buildup during cooking.
Its neutral and light flavor enhances the taste of foods, and its melting properties make it suitable for solid and semi-solid soy butter with pastry applications.
Moreover, it has a higher smoke point than traditional high-oleic soybean, canola, or sunflower oil, as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. Comparison of fatty acid profiles of various oils, including those high in oleic acid. Source: United Soybean Board.
The production of high-oleic soybean oil is poised for significant growth in the coming years, presenting a promising future for the industry. Currently exclusive to the United States, these seeds are backed by a robust system that preserves their origin. The 12 most prominent suppliers of high oleic soybeans or soybean oil are currently using two varieties: the biotechnologically derived Plenish® and the non-genetically modified SOYLEIC® obtained through selection. Table 1 provides a detailed composition of these varieties per the companies that developed them.
Table 1. Current United States High Oleic soybean trait technology developers and product information.
ENRICH POULTRY MEAT AND EGGS WITH OLEIC ACID
Due to the properties of oleic acid products indicated above, it has been suggested that meat products and eggs could be enriched with this fatty acid by feeding chickens, hens, and fish...
