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Vegetable protein

Textured Vegetable protein

Soya bean which is processed in a way that produces a foam, which when dried gives it a meat-like texture. Used in certain meat products to bulk up. Often flavoured to resemble certain types of meat

 

TofuTofu or Soya bean curd - comes in various forms - morinadga - soft, firm, smoked

High in protein and essential amino acids

Bland flavour

can be used to make sauces or mashed and blended with other ingredients or thinly sliced , stir fried

Quorn

mycoprotein - occurs naturally in soil - produce in laboratory conditions by ICI contains egg whites(not-free-range.)

Mild savoury flavour.

Good Meat substitute because of texture can be grilled, stewed, fried and microwaved.

Absorbs flavours well.

 

Wheatpro

Made of gluten by Lucas Ingredients.

 

Tempeh

Tempeh

Culture made of fermented Soya bean curd