| Protein Content | A typical specification for protein content is a minimum of 35%. |
| Oil Content | A typical specification for oil content is a minimum of 18.5% |
| Moisture | The moisture content is usually specified as a maximum, typically around 13.5%. |
| Splits | The percentage of split soybeans is also specified, usually with a maximum of 11%. |
| Foreign Matter | The amount of foreign matter, such as other seeds or debris, is usually limited to a maximum of 2%. |
| Damaged Kernels | The total percentage of damaged kernels, including heat-damaged and other types of damage, is often specified with a maximum of 3%. |
| Test Weight | A minimum test weight of 54 lbs/bu is often specified. |
| Other Color Soybeans | The percentage of soybeans of a different color is often limited to a maximum of 2%. |
| Heat Damaged Kernels | The percentage of heat damaged kernels is often limited to a maximum of 0.5%. |