Soybean oil: types, properties and subtleties of application

The first mention of soybean oil came from East Asia and is dated to the third millennium BC. But despite the impressive age, this is a fairly new product for modern industry. Due to the unique composition of soybean oil has been widely used in cooking, and in folk cosmetics is one of the first places. It is used as an independent tool, and as part of a variety of cosmetic preparations.

Soybean oil refers to the type of vegetable oils. It is a liquid transparent product with a shade from yellow to brown and with a characteristic odor. Eco-friendly, has no synthetic analogues, is absorbed by the body by 98%.

Modern industry produces products produced in two ways.

• Extraction with chemical oxidants. This is one of the most popular ways to get essential oils. It is ergonomic, has a large yield of the final product. But this method has a significant drawback - the presence of residual chemicals. This oil is better to use for external use.
• Pressing is a mechanical production method. The oil produced in this way has several advantages: it contains more vitamins and microelements, but it has a pronounced sharp odor and a short shelf life. Cold-pressed oils are not recommended for heat treatment. At high temperatures, the nutrients are destroyed.

Double pressing is one of the most popular ways to produce soy extract. It allows you to maintain the beneficial properties of the original product without chemical exposure, which significantly increases its useful qualities. Cold-pressed oil is considered to be the most useful, but not everyone will like its smell. More often it is used as a food additive or for cosmetic purposes.

Depending on the production method, the oil is divided into:

• refined;
• deodorized;
• refined deodorized;
• unrefined.

More often it is used as a food additive, for the production of margarine, mayonnaise, non-dairy cream, widely used as a preservative and stabilizer in the production of canned food, for freezing food products.

In the production of crude soybean oil does not use chemical solvents and catalysts. It is an environmentally friendly product, rich in vitamins, phospholipids, phytosterols and organic acids. It is a natural antioxidant, used in cooking, diet and cosmetics. This is a great addition to salads, it is indispensable for the nutrition of athletes, but is unsuitable for culinary processing. On this oil, it is not recommended to extinguish or use it for deep-frying. Unrefined oil when frying burns, foams and smokes, in addition, it produces toxic and carcinogenic substances.

Refined deodorized oil by the number of useful elements is significantly inferior to unrefined. It is used for cooking. It is used when frying, for baking bakery products, making homemade mayonnaise. It does not burn, has almost no odor, is resistant to high temperatures, emphasizes the taste of vegetable salads, gives a rich savory flavor to fried, stewed dishes. The oil is able to retain its qualities and aroma for several months if properly stored.

Refined non-deodorized oil is used for industrial purposes, and the hydrogenated oil undergoes a special treatment, as a result of which the tendency to the formation of bitterness is reduced. The cause of rancid are unsaturated fatty acids, which, upon contact with air, acquire a bitter taste. During the hydrogenation process, the oil is heated to a high temperature followed by the addition of a catalyst and hydrogen. After careful filtration, a hydrogenated product with a characteristic dense texture is formed, which is important in the production of solid fats. Soy extract significantly exceeds the composition of sunflower, rapeseed and flaxseed oils. Its caloric content is 899 Kcal, fat - 99.9 g, water - 0.1 gram.

Soy extract is a real record holder in the content of lecithin, which is extracted from fatty acids. Fats of soybean oil are polyunsaturated fatty acids, half of which is linoleic, and 25% is oleic. Stearic fatty acid is 6%, and palmitic by 5%. The saturation of fat in 100 g of the product contains:

• polyunsaturated fat - 58 g;
• saturated fatty acids - 16 g.

In addition, the composition of soybean oil includes fat-soluble, water-soluble vitamins and trace elements.

• Vitamin E (8.18 mg) - One of the most important elements for the health and attractiveness of the body. Participates in redox processes, prevents the destruction of red blood cells. Reduces the permeability of large vessels and capillaries, normalizes the work of skeletal muscles, activates the processes of phagocytosis (absorption of harmful substances), normalizes hormonal, reproductive function and slows down the processes of cell aging.
• Vitamin K (184 mg) participates in the process of anaerobic respiration, increases blood clotting, enhances the formation of prothrombin, normalizes metabolic processes. Vitamin K is an essential element of bone tissue formation, it prevents the destruction of osteocalcin and prevents the development of osteoporosis, especially during menopause.
• Vitamin B4 (0.2 mg) is a precursor of acetylcholine in the body, regulates metabolic processes, improves the functioning of brain neurons, enhances memory and reaction, prevents the development of sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease, is responsible for tissue regeneration and slows down the processes of cell aging.
• Iron (0.05 mg) It is a catalyst of metabolic processes in the body, plays an important role in metabolism, participates in the transport of oxygen, is part of the vital enzymes and protein fractions, and promotes the utilization of toxins and harmful substances. It also activates protective functions, strengthens the immune system, restores strength after physical exertion and nervous exhaustion.
• Zinc (10 mcg) normalizes the development of bone tissue and stimulates cell division and formation. It contributes to the normalization of the nervous system, accelerates the transmission of impulses to brain cells, strengthens the immune system, stimulates phagocytic activity, and normalizes the functioning of the hormonal and reproductive systems.

Useful qualities of the product determine its scope:

• it is an antibacterial, antiviral, wound-healing, anti-allergic substance;
• significantly reduces the risk of diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• used for the prevention of atherosclerosis, heart attacks and strokes, prevents the occurrence of blood clots on the walls of blood vessels;
• has a beneficial effect on the work of nerve cells, accelerates the transmission of impulses from organs and systems to the brain;
• normalizes reproductive function, enhances sperm motility, has a positive effect on libido and potency;
• promotes cell regeneration of the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines, and is also used for the prevention and treatment of ulcerative processes;
• significantly reduces the growth of abnormal cells in the body and is used in traditional medicine for the prevention of cancer;
• strengthens bone weave, promotes skeletal growth in childhood and adolescence;

• ensures the normal development of pregnancy, the formation of the fetus, prevents the development of fetal deformities;
• is a natural antioxidant, prevents the influence of free radicals on the body;
• normalizes the nervous system, is used to restore the body after prolonged stressful situations and depressions;
• promotes the regeneration of skin cells, is used as a moisturizing, wound healing and tonic;
• rejuvenates the body, prevents early aging of the skin, significantly reduces fine wrinkles and prevents the formation of “crow's feet”;
• protects against ultraviolet radiation, is used in the composition of reducing agents after a long stay in the sun;
• used as a means to strengthen hair and to restore nails.

Even the most useful product has a number of contraindications, and soy extract is no exception. It is not recommended to use it:

• with intolerance to individual components of the product or allergic reactions to soy protein;
• lactating women in the first half after the birth of the child due to the high content of estrogen in the composition of the product;
• with intense paroxysmal headaches, expressed long migraines;
• in case of fatty liver, chronic hepatitis, pancreatitis, with a tendency to the formation of stones in the kidneys and gall bladder;
• heart failure, bronchial asthma, autoimmune diseases.

Vegetable oils - a necessary element of any diet, the choice of which must be approached with close attention. Supermarket shelves are full of an abundance of diverse products, and often the well-known brand, brand, price, and, last but not least, product quality often become the main reference.

The label indicates the scope, classification, technical requirements. At external examination slight turbidity or a slight sediment is allowed. Large flakes, the presence of liquid, dot blotches indicate the unsuitability of the product. On the packaging indicated the characteristics, composition, labeling and methods of control products. All data should be well read, complete and not washed away. This protects the buyer from counterfeiting and guarantees the purchase of quality products.

Soybean oil is successfully used in many areas, and traditional medicine and cosmetology have long been adopted its useful properties. It is used in the composition of the masks.

• For dry skin. It protects the upper layers of the epidermis from the harmful effects of the external environment. It nourishes and softens the skin, returns a healthy matte complexion, tones and prevents peeling of the upper layers of the dermis.
• For normal skin. It contributes to the preservation of skin turgor, rejuvenates, gives velvety, protects from frost and burning sun.
• For aged skin. Soybean oil prevents premature aging of the skin, restores the elasticity of the upper layers of the dermis, tightens the Y-zone, prevents the appearance of wrinkles.

The only contraindication to the use of soybean oil - oily skin. It is not recommended to use the product in pure form. This can provoke the emergence of comedones, especially in adolescence.

The anti-inflammatory properties of soy concentrate, the increased content of fatty acids and vitamins give the oil the ability to smooth facial and wrinkles. The ability of soy to stimulate the production of collagen and eliminate minor defects on the surface of the skin is highly valued in cosmetology.

As a night care product for aging, prone to aging skin, you can use a combination of soybean and olive oils in equal proportions, preheated in a water bath to a warm state. This tool is applied to cleansed skin for 15 minutes and washed off with running water.

For sensitive, irritated skin suitable balm from soybean oil and chamomile concentrate. This tool is advisable to apply in the evening or at night before bedtime.

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