SOYBEAN OIL FACTS CONVENTIONAL SOYBEAN OIL

SOYBEAN OIL FACTS CONVENTIONAL SOYBEAN OIL

Versatile Oil Solution Soybean oil is the most widely used edible oil in the U.S.1 It blends well with other fats and oils, making it a common ingredient in margarine and shortenings, dressings, baked goods and more. Soybean Oil Target Food Uses: Margarine & Shortenings Dressings Sauces Baked Goods Dairy Product Substitutes Soybean oil s clean flavor and undetectable aroma make it adaptable to nearly every fat or oil application in the food industry. Chefs and food companies have been blending soybean oil for years to achieve the benefits of pricier flavored oils, such as olive and peanut, without paying a premium. OFTEN LABELED AS VEGETABLE OIL, MOST SOYBEAN OIL IS MADE FROM U.S.-GROWN SOYBEANS.

Nutritionally Balanced Soybean oil has a favorable fatty acid profile: 0g trans fat per serving 2 Just 2g saturated fat per serving 2 Comparison of Fatty Acid Profiles 3-7 : Economically Priced The food industry can expect an abundant supply of economically priced soybean oil year in and year out. The widespread soybean growing regions in the U.S. ensure a steady supply, despite inclement weather. SOYBEAN 8 54 23 5 SUNFLOWER 26 65 9 CORN 57 29 13 CANOLA 10 21 61 7 PALM 10 39 51 COTTONSEED 54 19 27 OLIVE 9 75 15 % Saturated Fatty Acids % Oleic Acids % Linoleic Acid % Linolenic Acid Trace Amounts SOYBEAN OIL IS ONE OF THE FEW NON-FISH SOURCES OF OMEGA-3 POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS. 8 Soybean oil is the primary commercial source of vitamin E in the U.S. diet. 9 Vitamin E prevents cell damage, potentially reducing the risk of cancer and heart disease. 10 It also contains a number of phytosterols, which have demonstrated the ability to reduce LDL cholesterol. 11 The alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) found in soybean oil is the principal source of omega-3s in the U.S. diet. 9 Omega-3s affect cardiovascular health and may reduce blood pressure. 12 The omega-6 fatty acids found naturally in soybean oil may reduce risk of heart disease, according to the American Heart Association. 13 Available Acreage: SOYBEAN 80 Mil Acres CANOLA 20 Mil Acres SUNFLOWER 1.4 Mil Acres SAFFLOWER 170,000 Acres

U.S. Grown U.S.-grown 100 percent soybean oil has earned a positive reputation among consumers. The 24th annual United Soybean Board (USB) Food Industry Insights survey found that 76 percent of consumers feel it is important to purchase crops grown by U.S. farmers in order to support domestic agriculture. 14 Most vegetable oil is 100 percent soybean oil made with U.S.-grown soybeans, and awareness of this fact among consumers has more than doubled since 2012. 14 Drive sales by tapping into consumer preference for U.S.-grown ingredients and leveraging soy s health halo. USB partnered with a large Midwest grocery retailer with 230+ stores, a leading Hispanic-owned food company and a global consumer goods company to promote U.S.-grown 100 percent soybean oil as a main ingredient in their products. Shoppers responded favorably, resulting in unit sales increases of up to 27 percent. 15 Dedicated to the Future of Edible Oils The 73 farmer-directors of USB oversee the investments of the soy checkoff to maximize profit opportunities for all U.S. soybean farmers. These volunteers invest and leverage checkoff funds to increase the value of U.S. soy meal and oil, to ensure U.S. soybean farmers and their customers have the freedom and infrastructure to operate, and to meet the needs of U.S. soy customers. As stipulated in the federal Soybean Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Act, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service has oversight responsibilities for USB and the soy checkoff. i For more information, visit SoyConnection.com. CITATIONS 1 U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service: 2016 ERS Oilseed Yearbook. 2 USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference. 3 Johnson, L. A., White, P. J., & Galloway, R. Soybeans: Chemistry, Production, Processing and Utilization. AOCS Monograph Series on Oilseeds. 2010. 63% OF SHOPPERS WOULD BE MORE LIKELY TO PURCHASE A PRODUCT IF IT CONTAINED A LABEL STATING IT WAS MADE WITH 100 PERCENT U.S.-GROWN INGREDIENTS. 14 4 Personal Nutrition, 6th ed., Boyle & Anderson, Thomson/Wadsworth, 2007. 5 The Canola Council of Canada. 6 The National Sunflower Association. 7 Trade and company sources. 8 Blasbalg TL, Hibbeln JR, Ramsden CE, Majchrzak SF, Rawlings RR. Changes in consumption of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in the United States during the 20th century. Am J Clin Nutr 2011;93:950-62. 9 PM Kris-Etherton, Denise Shaffer Taylor, et al. Polyunsaturated fatty acids in the food chain in the United States. Am J Clin Nutr. 2000 Jan; 71(1) 1: 179S-188S. 10 Dietrich, Marion, Maret G Traber, Paul F Jacques, Carroll E Cross, Youqing Hu, and Gladys Block. Does gamma-tocopherol play a role in the primary prevention of heart disease and cancer? A review. Am J Clin Nutr. 2006 August; vol. 25; 292-99. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16943450. 11 Ostlund RE, Jr. Phytosterols in human nutrition. Annu Rev Nutr. 2002;22:533-549. 12 Omega-3 fatty acids. http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/supplement/omega3-fatty-acids#ixzz2dygjvvyu. University of Maryland Medical Center. 2013. 13 Harris WS, Mozaffarian D, Rimm E, et al. Omega-6 fatty acids and risk for cardiovascular disease: a science advisory from the American Heart Association Nutrition Subcommittee of the Council on Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Metabolism; Council on Cardiovascular Nursing; and Council on Epidemiology and Prevention. Circulation 2009;119:902-7. 14 2017 United Soybean Board Food Industry Insights annual survey. 15 Sales data reported by a large Midwest grocer, a large Hispanic-owned food company, and a global consumer goods company.

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