Chemical compositions of soybean germa.
| Constituent | Value (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| NE-SG | SD-SG | |
| Moisture | 8.63 ± 0.10 | 7.84 ± 0.12 |
| Crude protein | 39.77 ± 0.11 | 41.17 ± 0.08 |
| Crude oil | 11.67 ± 0.13 | 11.63 ± 0.14 |
| Crude fiber | 6.18 ± 0.10 | 6.21 ± 0.07 |
| Crude ash | 4.76 ± 0.15 | 4.82 ± 0.13 |
| Others | 28.99 | 28.33 |
Values are means ± SD, n = 3. NE-SG means soybean germ from Northeast China, SD-SG means the soybean germ from Shandong Province of China.