MISO DATA
Physical Characteristics
 
- Seed Size (DM basis): 20.89 g/100 Seed
 - Water Uptake Factor (as-is) *: 2.17 g/g bean
 - Water Uptake Factor (DM basis) *: 2.57 g/g bean
 - Steamed Bean Water Uptake Factor (as-is): 2.07 g/g bean
 - Steamed Bean Water Uptake Factor (DM basis): 2.46 g/g bean
 
* Seeds were soaked for 20 hours at 20° C prior to steaming. 
Raw Bean Composition
 
- Moisture: 15.7%
 - Protein: 42.1% base on DM
 - Oil: 21.7% base on DM
 - Total Free Sugars: 12.2% base on DM
 - Sucrose: 7.2% base on DM
 - Stachyose: 4.6% base on DM
 
 
- Total Carbohydrates: 19.2% based on DM
 - Total Isoflavones: 3100 μg/g based on DM
 - Daidzein: 1250 μg/g based on DM
 - Genistein: 1590 μg/g based on DM
 
Composition values are expessed on a dry matter basis.
To convert to 13% moisture basis, multiply by 0.87
HunterLab Colour
 
L
a
b
Whiteness Index
Y
x
y
Whole Raw Bean
53.26
6.79
19.91
-167.84
28.37
0.41
0.40
Ground Raw Bean
81.52
0.10
22.83
-76.14
66.45
0.37
0.39
Steamed Mashed Bean
62.45
6.31
21.10
-135.30
39.01
0.40
0.39
TOFU DATA
Sample Contains 125 g Dry Matter Protein
Water : Protein Ratio 18:1
Seeds were soaked for 22 hours at 13° C
RAW BEAN
Physical Characteristics
 
- Moisture: 15.7%
 - Sample Weight: 371.3 g
 - Dry Matter (DM): 313.1 g
 - Seed Size (DM basis): 20.89 g/100 Seed
 - Water Uptake Factor (as-is): 2.71 g/g bean
 - Water Uptake Factor (DM basis): 2.57 g/g bean
 
HunterLab Colour
 
- L: 53.26
 - a: 6.79
 - b: 19.91
 - Whiteness Index: -167.84
 
Composition on dry matter (DM) basis *
 
- Protein: 42.1%
 - Oil: 21.7%
 - Total Free Sugars: 12.2%
 - Sucrose: 7.2%
 - Stachyose: 4.6%
 - Total Carbohydrates: 19.2%
 - Total Isoflavones: 3100 μg/g
 - Daidzein: 1250 μg/g
 - Genistein: 1590 μg/g
 - 11S:7S Protein Ratio: 1.4
 
*To convert to 13% moisture basis, multiply by 0.87 (except 11S:7S).
SOYMILK
 
- Yield (Protein basis): 16.23 L/kg
 - Yield (DM basis): 6.48 L/kg
 - pH: 6.40
 - Viscosity: 5.38 cP
 
HunterLab Colour
 
- L: 84.89
 - a: 0.99
 - b: 12.95
 - Whiteness Index: 0.29
 
Composition (W/V)
 
- Protein: 4.90%
 - Oil: 2.79%
 - Total Free Sugars: 1.64%
 - Solids: 11.13%
 
 
- Refractive Index: 11.35 ° Brix
 - Specific Gravity: 1.02
 - Protein Recovery: 79.54%
 
TOFU
Yield (kg tofu/kg)
| Coagulant | Whey Vol. (ml) | Protein basis | DM Bean basis | 
|---|---|---|---|
| GDL | 9.2 | 16.38 | 6.54 | 
| CaSO 4 | 14.0 | 16.22 | 6.48 | 
| MgCl 2 | 9.5 | 16.34 | 6.52 | 
Texture / Compression
| Hardness, break, (N) | Firmness (N/mm) | Springiness | 
|---|---|---|
| 0.56 | 0.13 | 0.52 | 
| 0.17 | 0.06 | 0.35 | 
| 0.42 | 0.11 | 0.42 | 

 
 






