Fermented Soybean Meal and Its Application in Animal Husbandry: A Review

Microorganisms 2026 Open access

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Authors: Lina Tokuna Mulalapele, Lei Xu, Dongxu Ming, Yanpin Li, Wenjuan Sun, Xilong Li, Yu Pi
DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms14030691
Cited by: 5
References: 125

Abstract

Soybean meal (SBM) is a foundational protein source, but its industrial application is constrained by a complex matrix of anti-nutritional factors (ANFs). This review provides a critical synthesis of the biochemical transition from raw SBM to fermented SBM (FSBM), focusing on the synergistic mechanisms of fungal and bacterial co-fermentation. We identify that the efficacy of FSBM is primarily driven by the microbial proteolysis of glycinin into low-molecular-weight bioactive peptides (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Probiotics and Fermented Foods Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides Animal Nutrition and Physiology

Publication details

Journal / source
Microorganisms
Publisher
MDPI AG
Volume
14
Issue
3
Pages
691–691
Publication date
19 March 2026
Language
EN