An Overview of Hi-Gel™ Corn
November 5, 2025
What Is Hi-Gel™ Corn? Hi-Gel™ corn is a specially processed corn ingredient created through high-shear dry extrusion, altering the physical and chemical structure of corn into a more…
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Oilseed Variability and the Value of Extrusion
October 29, 2025
When it comes to oilseeds and grains, many assume they are interchangeable commodities with little variation. However, this could not be further from the truth. Differences in processing…
Processing Your Ingredients to Improve Shelf Life
October 22, 2025
Over the years, we’ve learned a lot about the shelf life of soy ingredients produced using Insta-Pro equipment, like Full-Fat Soy, ExPress® Soymeal, and ExPress® Soy Flour. Thanks…
How Moisture Affects Quality Ingredient Production
October 15, 2025
We are frequently asked about ingredient quality measurements and what can be done to improve them. Luckily, there’s a lot that can be done. The gold standard is…
Proper Processing of New Crop Soybeans
October 8, 2025
With harvest season upon us in the United States, it’s essential to recognize the differences between processing new crop and old crop soybeans. Freshly harvested, new crop soybeans…
Tackling Soy Challenges in the Middle East
September 24, 2025
As the poultry and dairy sectors expand rapidly in the Middle East to meet growing consumer demand, the need for high-quality, protein-rich feed ingredients, particularly soy and corn,…
TSP Production in Latin America
September 17, 2025
South and Central America have experienced a growing expansion in demand for producing high-quality, sustainable protein solutions, and Insta-Pro’s ExPress® soy, used to create Textured Soy Protein (TSP),…
Bridging the Gap: Extrusion Technology Transforms Soy Processing in Africa
September 10, 2025
Soybeans, a major protein source, have been increasingly cultivated and processed across Africa to serve both as food and feed. Unlike major soybean-producing regions like North and South…
Elevating Myanmar Corn for Superior Animal Feed with Insta-Pro Technology
September 3, 2025
Myanmar’s vibrant agricultural landscape continues to play a vital role in Southeast Asia’s food supply. Corn has become a major driver of both domestic feed production and regional…
Key Knowledge for Successful Processing
August 27, 2025
Project Feasibility You have seen the great studies and want to explore purchasing an extrusion facility, but don’t know where to start. This quick read outlines how to…
Why Customers Come Back – The Secret to Long-Term Partnership
August 20, 2025
In a business world where competition is growing every day, customer retention is becoming not just a goal, but a vital necessity. As an equipment manufacturer, we are…
Texturized Soy Protein from High-Shear Dry Extrusion Promotes High-Quality Plant-Based Proteins
August 13, 2025
Consumers today are seeking quality, protein-rich ingredients and buy with an emphasis on sustainably produced food. For nearly 30 years, Insta-Pro ExPress® technology has been utilized to process…
Expansion with Insta-Pro’s Hi-Gel™ Corn and Soy Processing Technologies
August 6, 2025
In today’s feed and food industries, sustainable growth is driven by smart strategies, advanced technologies, and trusted partnerships. One of our standout customers demonstrates how innovation and long-term…
High-Shear Dry Extrusion for Canola, Flax & Other Oilseeds
July 30, 2025
Oilseeds like canola, flax, and sunflower are categorized as high-oil seeds, containing anywhere between 30% and 50% oil. Due to this elevated oil content, standard processing methods are…
Optimizing Processing for Sunflower
July 23, 2025
When it comes to processing sunflower seed for oil extraction, high-shear dry extrusion offers a highly effective method, particularly when dealing with the inherent variability of the seed.…
Processing Cottonseed Using High-Shear Dry Extrusion
July 16, 2025
Cottonseed presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities when extruded. With oil content ranging from 14% to 24% and highly variable moisture levels depending on harvest and…
Corn Soy Blend and the Power of High-Shear Processing
July 9, 2025
Corn Soy Blend (CSB) is a fortified food product made from milled corn and soybeans, usually enriched with vitamins and minerals. Used widely in humanitarian and food aid…
Stabilizing Rice Bran & Extracting Oil with Insta-Pro Mechanical Processing
July 2, 2025
Rice bran, a byproduct of milling white rice for human consumption, is an ingredient with a good source of protein, minerals, fiber, and fatty acids that represents an…
