ABSTRACT
Of all the available agricultural “seed meals,” only soybean meal has ever developed any significant use as a raw material for wood glues. The principal reason is that its protein content, the active constituent for adhesives, is the highest available among commercial seeds and legumes. The protein assay of oilfree soybean meal ranges from about 35 to 55% on a dry basis and averages 44 to 50% in commercially blended soybean meals and flours. The remaining dry meal content consists of about 30% carbohydrates, 3% fiber, and 6% ash.
