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Plenish™ high oleic soybean oil has the highest oleic content in soybeans under commercial development.

Plenish™ high oleic soybean oil will meet food industry needs for a soy-based trans fat solution with superior performance characteristics.

The next generation of healthy soybean products from DuPont business Pioneer Hi-Bred will provide nutritionally enhanced oil with the highest oleic content in soybeans under commercial development.  Plenish™ brand high oleic soybean oil will meet food industry needs for a soy-based trans fat solution with superior performance characteristics.

DuPont scientist Susan Knowlton presented Plenish™ high oleic soybean oil testing results at the Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting & Food Expo earlier this week.

“High oleic soybean oil is a perfect fit for food companies looking to meet consumer demand for zero trans fat with a functionally superior oil that offers high oxidative and heat stability,” Susan said.  “Plenish™ high oleic soybean oil provides the stability and performance of partially hydrogenated oil without the trans fat and lower saturated fats.”

High oleic soybean oil is an attractive option for food companies because of the existing production infrastructure for soybeans and soybean oil.  Soybeans are grown on more acres in North America than any other oilseed crop. 

The Plenish™ high oleic soybean oil trait is on track for 2009 introduction in the United States, pending regulatory approval and ongoing field testing.

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