About the Food-Grade Variety Finder
Welcome to the Food-Grade Variety Finder, the leading resource for sourcing soybeans tailored for soy foods such as tofu, soy milk, miso, natto, and more. With a catalog featuring over 110 varieties, this is the most extensive database of Canadian food-grade soybeans available.
Whether you are seeking high protein content, isoflavones, or other quality characteristics, the Food-Grade Variety Finder will help you discover the ideal variety for your specific needs. Our interactive tools allow you to search for Canadian-grown varieties that meet all your functionality requirements.
The variety finder includes data from over 2,000 food-grade soybean variety samples currently being tested at the Canadian Grain Commission’s Grain Research Laboratory, a government agency of Canada. Skilled technicians leverage years of expertise in Canadian grain quality to perform rigorous testing, utilizing methodologies developed at the Harrow Research and Development Center, which have been trusted for decades.
To get started, visit the home page, and use the search filters to find the variety that best suits your needs. You can also compare up to five different varieties by clicking the compare button at the bottom of each variety box, enabling you to see how they measure up against each other.
Once you find a variety that fits your criteria, head over to the supplier’s page to connect with Canadian soybean export companies that offer your chosen variety.
How to Use the Food-Grade Variety Finder
Filter and Variety Details
Scroll down and use the available filter options to the left of the page to select the quality characteristics you are most interested in. When you have found a variety that meets your needs, click on the desired variety to find extended quality and composition information. You will also be able to easily contact a food grade exporter or seed company to inquire about that variety.
Compare Varieties
You can easily compare quality and composition attributes for up to five varieties. Simply click the “Compare” button associated with each variety. That variety will appear in the comparison toolbox at the bottom of your screen. Simply unclick the compare or click the small X within the toolbox to remove a variety. When you have selected all desired varieties, click “Compare.” The comparison page will list up to five varieties and their attributes. You can remove a variety at any time by clicking the “Remove” button under the variety name. You can also print this page at any time by clicking the printer icon above the chart.
Private / Public Designations
In the top of each variety box, you will find information about whether the variety is public or private; those varieties that are public are available from multiple Canadian soybean exporters, while those that are private are only available from a single Canadian soybean exporter.
