Soybeans are a critical global agricultural commodity, particularly as a primary source of animal feed. In an industry where quality determines value, accurate detection of soybean defects remains a critical challenge. Traditional quality assessment typically relies on either visual inspection, which can be inefficient, subjective, and often misses subtle; non-obvious defects, or laboratory analysis that is both costly and time-consuming.

This white paper reveals how ProfilePrint’s patented “video scanning” methodology, initially developed for coffee analysis, has been successfully adapted to detect and quantify specific defects in soybeans that conventional methods often miss. The technology efficiently identifies Mouldy, Fermented, Burned, and Burnt beans, even when they constitute only a small percentage of a mixed sample or lack obvious visual indicators.

Key highlights:

• Identifying the various defect types present in a sample
• Estimating the percentage of each defect type present
• Determining the overall proportion of healthy beans to serve as a reliable quality indicator

By providing a rapid and objective method for comprehensive defect assessment, ProfilePrint empowers stakeholders across the soybean value chain to effectively grade each lot. This enables faster, better-informed decisions in sourcing, processing, and pricing – ultimately improving quality control while reducing costs.

Read more in the white paper.