Synonym: Soya Chunks
Ingredient Declaration:
Texturised Vegetable Protein, a food product of non-animal origin.
It is manufactured purely from Soya beans (allergen) by
texturising defatted Soya flour by extrusion cooking. The
production process ensures a product with high nutritional value,
excellent structural properties and quick water absorption. It is a nutritious, high quality food product,
which is high in protein and has virtually no fat. It does not contain any preservatives. This product is
Kosher and Halaal.
Application:
Texturised Vegetable Protein has a multitude of applications such as in stews, soups, beef patties, pie
fillings, pizza toppings, frozen foods and various meat analogues. Texturised vegetable protein will
normally take up to three times it weight of water when hydrated so that ready to use, its cost is a third
that of the dry product. It can be hydrated prior to use or can be hydrated during processing, or
cooking, provided that the appropriate amount of water is available in the mix.
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Nutrition Analysis
SHELF LIFE
12 months under dry conditions
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ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS
(Typical) g/ 100 g protein
Lysine 6.5
Methionine 1.2
Threonine 4.0
Leucine 8.0
Isoleucine 5.1
Phenylalanine 5.3
Tyrosine 2.9
Valine 5.3
Histidine 2.9
Tryptophan 1.3
Cysteine 1.5
Arginine 7.1
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PACKING
20 kg / 120 gm laminated poly
woven bags, all printing and labels
adhere to food grade
specifications.
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TYPICAL NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS
(Per 100g of product)
Protein (min) 50%
Oil (max) 1.5%
Moisture (max) 8%
Crude fiber (max) 4%
Dietary fiber (max) 15%
PDI 68-72
Calories 340
Cholesterol 0
Total Carbohydrates 34%
Sugars 9.5%
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PARTICLE SIZE
Retained 16mm screen 20%max
Retained 11.2mm screen 60%min
Through 11.2mm screen 20%max
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ORGANOLEPTIC
Flavour - Natural Bland Soya
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COLOUR
Caramel and Erythrosine - certified
Sudan Red free
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ALLERGEN
Soya Beans
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BULK DENSITY
240-280 g/Liter
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MICROBIOLOGICAL
SPECIFICATION
Plate count < 100,000 col/g
Coliform < 100 col/g
E. Coli Negative
Yeasts/moulds 100 col/g
Salmonella Negative
Staphylococci Negative
Streptococcus Negative
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MINERALS
(Typical) mg/100gm
Calcium 260
Phosphorus 695
Sodium 17
Potassium 1550
Magnesium 294
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REHIDRATION VALUE
Water Absorption
1.8-2.3 times volume of product.
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