| Scientific Name |
Glycine max |
| Shape |
Oval or round, slightly flattened |
| Color |
Yellow (most common), but also green, black, brown, and mottled |
| Size |
4-6 mm in diameter |
| Weight |
150-200 grams per liter (depending on moisture content) |
| Moisture Content |
12-14% (for commercial purposes, dried) |
| Hull Thickness |
Thin to medium |
| Seed Coat |
Smooth to slightly wrinkled |
| Bulk Density |
720-800 kg/m³ (depends on moisture content) |
| Specific Gravity |
1.15-1.25 |
| Oil Content |
18-20% (varies by variety) |
| Protein Content |
35-40% |
| Carbohydrate Content |
30-35% |
| Energy Content |
400-450 kcal per 100g (depending on variety) |
