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Enzyme-based processing of soybean carbohydrate: Recent developments and future prospects.

Abdullah Al Loman¹, Lu-Kwang Ju¹

¹Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325-3906, USA.

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|September 2, 2017

Summary

Enzymatic hydrolysis can unlock the potential of underutilized soybean carbohydrates, transforming them into valuable sugars. This improves soybean processing, oil extraction, and the nutritional value of food and feed products.

Keywords:

Bio-refinery Byproducts Carbohydrate Enzyme hydrolysis Soybean processing

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Food Science

Background:

Soybean's carbohydrate component (26-30%) is underutilized due to its complex, indigestible nature.
This complex carbohydrate poses challenges in food and feed applications, impacting digestibility.
Current soybean processing often overlooks the potential of its carbohydrate fraction.

Purpose of the Study:

To review enzyme-based processing strategies for soybean carbohydrate hydrolysis.
To explore applications in improving soybean oil extraction and nutritional value.
To identify value-added applications for hydrolyzed soybean carbohydrates.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on enzyme-based hydrolysis of soybean carbohydrates.
Analysis of enzyme applications in processing carbohydrate-rich soybean by-products.
Evaluation of enzyme-assisted methods for enhancing oil extraction and nutritional content.

Main Results:

Enzymatic hydrolysis effectively breaks down complex soybean carbohydrates into fermentable sugars.
Improved soybean oil extraction efficiency is achievable through enzyme treatment.
Enhanced nutritional value of soybean-based food and animal feed is demonstrated.

Conclusions:

Enzyme-based processing offers a viable solution for utilizing soybean carbohydrates.
Hydrolysis into sugars opens avenues for higher-value applications, boosting soybean economics.
This approach significantly enhances the overall value and utility of soybean products.