High Hopes for HIGH OLEIC BY BETHANY BARATTA
The soybean industry expects to see a surge in acres of high oleic soybeans within the next few years as food companies and industrial processors pick up on the advantages of using the oil in its products. High oleic soybean oil was launched commercially in 2012 and approved for global use in December 2017. Since then, the oil has been a part of everything from snack foods to asphalt. Consumers enjoy the hearty-healthy qualities of the oil. It’s lower in saturated fat and contains three times the amount of beneficial monounsaturated fatty acids compared to many conventional vegetable oils. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says high oleic soybean oil, when used in moderation, can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease when replacing oils higher in saturated fats. Photo courtesy of the United Soybean Board
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