Texturized Vegetable Protein

Textured or texturized vegetable protein is a form of dry soy protein, often used as a great meat substitute.

Texturized vegetable protein (TVP) is a by-product of soybean oil production and made through a process called "extrusion cooking."

The soy protein becomes spongy and fibrous in texture (or matrix) as a result of this manufacturing process and mimics that of meat when hydrated. This is what makes texturized vegetable protein a great meat replacement.

Textured vegetable protein comes as granules, small dry chunks, or flakes when bought in bulk. It can be rehydrated before use and flavored in a multitude of ways making texturized vegetable protein a very versatile food ingredient.

In addition, since texturized vegetable protein is lightweight, it's easy to transport and ideal to buy in bulk.

Here at Cooperative Purchasers, we have great prices on your wholesale texturized vegetable protein order.

Additional Advantages of
Texturized Vegetable Protein

high protein	great for protein replacement foods and formulas such as meat and nutrition beverages
low fat	formed as by-product of soybean oil, so fat is removed during manufacturing
low sodium	only around 20 mg sodium per 100g, so great food ingredient for products meeting low sodium requirements
high fiber	more than 16g dietary fiber per 100g, so great food ingredient for products promoting high fiber content
cooks quickly	addition of water (hydration) is required and then can be quickly cooked
long shelf life	refrigeration is not required and lasts over a year when stored at room temperature
certified Kosher and Vegan	qualifies as non-meat and non-dairy form of protein (considered Parve)

Uses of Texturized Vegetable Protein

The following are just a few of the many common uses for texturized vegetable protein:

• meat substitutes
  • imitation meats
  • ground beef
  • ground lamb
  • sausage
  • pizza toppings
  • taco meats
  • chilis
  • precooked and restructured meats
• dairy substitutes
  • cheeses
  • non-dairy creamer
  • frozen desserts
  • whipped toppings
• infant formulas
• salad dressings
• soups
• beverage powders
• breads
• breakfast cereals
• pastas
• pet foods

Using textured vegetable protein, one can make vegetarian or vegan versions of traditional meat dishes as well as keep Kosher.

And even if these are not concerns, texturized vegetable protein is a great addition to any of your manufactured food products.

(Note: please do not confuse texturized vegetable protein with hydrolyzed vegetable protein which is a food chemical with entirely different properties and uses.)

Order Texturized Vegetable Protein

As a premier food distributor, our food ingredient specialists can help you assess your company's needs to help determine your wholesale food ingredients order, including texturized vegetable protein.

Standard packaging for texturized vegetable protein is 50 pound multi-wall Kraft bags.

Contact us for details.