In oil extraction, soybeans undergo a solvent extraction process to produce the meal. The meal is an excellent source of protein for pigs, horses, ruminants and poultry.
Soybean meal is a good source of all the essential amino acids as well as a reasonable energy source. Australia also currently imports soybean meal from the USA. Soybean meal processed in Australia is pre-press solvent extracted meal or expeller extracted. Soybean meal from the USA is solvent extracted.