GM Soybean

High Oleic Acid Content

This modified soybean contains high levels of oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat. According to health nutritionists, monounsaturated fats are considered “good” fats compared with saturated fats found in beef, pork, hard cheeses, and other dairy products. Oil processed from these varieties is similar to that of peanut and olive oils. Conventional soybeans have an oleic acid content of 24%. These new varieties have an oleic acid content that exceeds 80%.

* Approved for food use in Australia, Canada and US.

Approved for:

Food Australia, Canada, Japan
Feed Canada, Japan
Food and/or Feed US
Environment Canada, Japan, US
Marketing  
Source: AGBIOS 2004

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