Soybean Meal
Soybean meal is a valuable by-product of soybean processing, widely used as a protein-rich feed ingredient for livestock, poultry, and aquaculture. It is derived from the residue left after extracting oil from soybeans and serves as a crucial component in animal nutrition worldwide.
Soybean meal is produced by crushing soybeans to extract oil, leaving behind a protein-rich meal. In India, soybean meal production is concentrated in states like Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan, where soybean cultivation is prevalent. The meal undergoes heat treatment to deactivate anti-nutritional factors and improve digestibility, resulting in a high-quality feed ingredient.
Indian soybean meal production focuses on maintaining optimal protein content and nutritional value suitable for animal diets. It is rich in essential amino acids, making it a preferred choice for supplementing protein requirements in livestock and poultry feed formulations. The meal is available in different grades based on protein content and particle size, catering to diverse animal nutrition needs.