Central Soyfoods
| Rating |  |
| Company | Central Soyfoods |
| Location | Lawrence, KS |
| Products | tofu, tempeh |
| Market Area | Kansas and Missouri |
| Total Score | 780 |
Central Soy is a small tofu and tempeh company in Kansas, and one of its partners is an organic farmer who grows most of the beans used in their tofu products. Additional soybeans are grown by farmers in Kansas and neighboring states that are part of the Kansas Organic Producers Association, an organic farmer marketing cooperative.
Central Soy is not in the five-bean category because their tofu plant is not certified organic. Their products are labeled “made with organic soybeans,” and they use only certified organic ingredients. They state that they are not certified because of the expense involved in certification. They say that their products are all produced according to the organic standards.
| Criteria | Points | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| TOTAL (possible score is 1000) | 780 | 4-Bean Rating |
Family-farmer owned businesses receive the most points, investor owned corporations the fewest.
Ownership Structure | 80 | Limited Liability Corporation with direct ties to farmers |
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Reflects a company’s commitment to purchasing organic soybeans.
Percentage Organic Soybean Purchases | 100 | 100% organic |
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Companies committed to transparency receive the most points.
Disclosure of Information for Verification | 100 | Full and Open Disclosure |
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Reflects the integrity of the company’s chosen organic certifying organization. Organic Certifier | 0 | none |
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Companies selling only organic products receive the most points.
Organic Product Line | 60 | 100% Made with Organic Soybeans |
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Companies that manufacture in-house receive the most points.
Manufacturing | 100 | All manufacturing done in-house |
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Companies that purchase directly from farmers receive the most points; companies that buy through brokers selling imports receive the fewest.
Sourcing and Farmer Relationships | 100 | 100% directly from Kansas organic farmers (and neighboring states) |
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Companies that are committed to preventing GMO contamination receive the most points. Prevention of GMO Contamination | 40 | No testing |
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Companies that do not add flavor or add only certified organic natural flavor receive the most points. Flavors | 100 | organic flavors and extracts |
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Companies that do not use soy lecithin or that use certified organic soy lecithin receive the most points.
Soy Lecithin | 100 | none used |
