Germinated soy germ (GSG) were developed and evaluated for their nutritional value. Separated soy
germ was germinated at room temperature for 24 h under running water. As germination progressed,
the protein and fibre content of GSG increased slightly, while the lipid and carbon to nitrogen (C/N) ratio
decreased; free amino acids including GABA increased considerably while free sugars decreased. Linoleic
and linolenic acid were the most abundant unsaturated fatty acids in soy germ, and slight changes were
observed in GSG. The tocopherol and isoflavone contents showed a rapid increase of 32.4% and 27.9%,
respectively, during germination. The abundance of GABA, isoflavones and tocopherols demonstrates
the high nutritional value of GSG and suggests that GSG can be utilised as a reasonable and effective
source of healthy foods.