An evaluation of the content of basic macroelements in soy beans

Abstract

Soya is a plant of the pea family, which has a very favourable chemical content. It contains large amounts of proteins, unsaturated fatty acids and minerals, and therefore is a valuable food plant for humans. This paper presents the results of the biochemical analysis of the bean content of two varieties and eight strains of soya. Large biochemical variability was found among the studied varieties and strains. The seeds of the strains 1094 and 116199 were richest in proteins, the strains 1144/99 and 1121/99 contained the most fatty acids and the strain 1144/99 had the most minerals.