1.Application in meat products
Textured soy protein has good water absorption and oil retention. Adding it to meat products can increase the color, aroma, taste, and protein content of meat products, and can promote the integrity of particles and improve the yield. Therefore, it is an ideal meat product additive. It can be added to meat products to reduce the amount of lean meat added. For example, in meat sausage, adding textured soy protein within 15% of the meat weight can maintain the appearance and quality of the product; adding textured soy protein within 20% of the meat weight to meatballs has a better taste and texture than pure meatballs; adding textured soy protein within 30% of the meat weight to pie and dumpling fillings can improve the quality and flavor, which not only reduces the production cost, but also increases the protein content.
2.Application in instant food
Textured soy protein has the characteristics of imitating meat texture, and can be made into instant food with various flavors. Silky and flake protein products can be directly used to make vegetarian meat-like food, and lump and small granular protein can be used to make various stuffing foods. It can be eaten after soaking in hot water, and can be used as breakfast and lunch for school-age children.
3.Application in dishes
Textured soy protein has been hydrated during production, has uniform tissue characteristics and specific tissue structure, and has good chewiness and meat texture. It is suitable for frying, cooking, deep-frying, soup, stuffing, and cold salad. In minced meat or other meat products, add 25-50% textured protein and mix it with various seasonings to make dishes with a meaty taste, so it can be used to partially replace meat. Textured soy protein is a really high-quality and cheap food.
4.Application in leisure food
Textured soy protein has a good granular structure. After processing, it can be made into various flavors of jerky, candied fruit, and vegetarian food.
5.Application in nutritional and health food
Textured soy protein not only has high nutritional value, but also is an excellent health food, suitable for all ages. For patients suffering from cardiovascular, arteriosclerosis, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, hepatitis, nephritis, and obesity, it is an auxiliary curative food.
