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Ayurvedic Dravya · Oil-Fat · — kcal / 100g

Soybean oil

Soybean oil is a traditional Ayurvedic oil-fat valued for its sweet, astringent taste and neutral potency.

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Soybean oil — Ayurvedic Oil-Fat & USDA Nutrition

Soybean oil — Rasa: Sweet, Astringent · Virya: Neutral · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Neutral (0) Pitta: Neutral (0) Kapha: Neutral (0)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Astringent
Vīrya (Potency)
Neutral
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Oily
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Vasanta, Grishma, Varsha, Sharad, Hemanta, Shishira · Midday, Evening

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Soybean oil is a traditional Ayurvedic oil-fat valued for its sweet, astringent taste and neutral potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

The anonymous refined oil in most 'refined oil' bottles; rotate with traditional fats rather than defaulting to it.

Classical Provenance: Modern processing.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • bulk refined cooking (the default 'refined oil' of Indian shops)

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: omega-6 excess as sole oil
  • Contraindication: soy allergy (highly refined oil usually tolerated; caution stands)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Soybean oil

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tbsp (14g):

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