Okara is usually used as animal feed or as compost/fertiliser, and excess okara is simply disposed of. Soy whey, on the other hand, is produced in large quantities through tofu production and soy-protein isolate production, ferrous fumarate and folic acid tablets bp hindiand this nutritious liquid side-stream is often disposed of via the sewage system, which can result in water pollution. Scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS), however, have found ways to convert these two by-products into value-added consumer products using zero-waste biotrferrous fumarate bnfansformation.
Unlocking additional value from soybeans via the circular economy
