During the initial soybean processing, the oil and hull are removed. The remaining flakes, our basic raw material, undergo an extraction process. The extract contains isolated soy protein in its native or globular form; and soluble, low molecular weight sugars. By controlling pH and temperature of the protein in solution, the globular native protein uncoils into smaller units, resulting in a more uniform polymer.

The isolated protein molecule is highly reactive and is then chemically treated with various reactive processes to modify the protein chain and impart a variety of functional properties. These chemical processes are used to modify the functionality of the soy polymer and optimize the properties for use as a functional binder, a structuring agent, rheology modifier and/or adhesive for specific applications and end-use properties. Our patented processing technology generates a variety of Pro-Cote grades varying in molecular weight and degree of hydrolysis.