4 Salient Health Benefits of Soybean Oil
All vegetable oils are liquid at room temperature. The oils used particularly in the food industry need to be a little bit solid so that they can be used as spreads. Therefore, a certain amount of hydrogen is added to them in a sophisticated hydrogenation pilot plant. This process is called hydrogenation. The same procedure is carried out for soybean oil to make it spreadable. After hydrogenation, soybean oil becomes multipurpose and finds application in a wide range of applications.
Nutritional value of the soya bean
- 100 grams of boiled soya bean offer:
- 9 grams of fat
- 6 grams of protein
- 9 grams of carbohydrates
- 173 calories
This article sheds light on some of the top health benefits of soybean oil in the following points:
High smoke point
The smoke point of vegetable oil is the temperature at which the oil starts oxidizing and breaking down. This alternation in the oil results in the formation of so many harmful compounds called free radicals. Therefore, it is believed that the higher the smoke point the oil has, the better it would be for the consumers. Soybean oil is really very fantastic when it comes to the smoke point. It has a high smoke point – 450°F (230°C) which is considered to be an ideal parameter for deep frying purposes. Be it roasting, baking, frying, or sautéing, soybean oil hydrogenated in a sophisticated hydrogenation pilot plant can withstand even the highest temperatures without breaking down.
Soybean oil is considered to be heart-friendly
Soybean oil is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids that are heart-friendly. However, people suffering from heart ailments are always advised to avoid all oils and go for zero oil food, soybean oil can be good for those who have not still fallen prey to any heart problem. Science has revealed that if saturated fats are replaced with polyunsaturated fats, then the risk of heart disease can be minimized by up to 60%. Replacing saturated fats with polyunsaturated fats also brings down the levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol that’s a prime risk factor for heart disease.
Soybean oil is rich in omega 3 fatty acids
If you are even a little bit aware about your health, then you must have an idea about omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3 fatty acids are the fat molecules that the human body cannot produce. Therefore we have to consume them from external food sources. If you consume soybean oil regularly, then you will hardly face any lack of omega 3 fatty acids. These fatty acids help other body organs to function well and are quite imperative for better metabolism.
Soybean oil for diabetic people
Science has revealed that regular consumption of soybean oil in moderate amounts can help diabetic people reduce the resistance to insulin in the body. Insulin resistance is a condition in which the pancreas does make insulin in a sufficient amount but the human body does not make use of it well. Soybean oil decreases insulin resistance which ultimately reduces the level of sugar in the body. In case you are also having any heart-related problem along with diabetes, then you need to seek advice from your doctor before starting to consume soybean oil.
Concluding Remarks
Mectech manufactures and supplies hydrogenation pilot plant and hydrogenation machine for soybean oil in India. The company has been serving both national and global oil milling units for the past 50 years. The company has 4 state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, coupled with a professional team of engineers, and a skilled & experienced workforce. With exports to more than 20 countries, Mectech’s global reach is expanding every year. The focus of innovation on technology by Mectech is based on the principles of providing its customers with advanced technologies – which ensures a low cost of production and higher productivity.
