SOYAMATE

Enrico's soyamate is textured vegetable protein (tvp) that is extracted from soya bean flour. Resembling meat, tvp is available in two forms namely chunk or mince. In addition to this, tvp is also available as flavored or unflavored mock meat. Soya is an excellent source of high quality protein. It is low in saturated fats and is cholesterol free. Recent research has indicated that soya which has many nutritional benefits has positive effects on health when it is consumed.
It is prepared simply by soaking it in water or stock and leaving to stand for a few minutes, after which it has to be squeezed dry before being cooked. The recipes to prepare a sumptuous textured vegetable protein dish are similar to any meat dishes. Besides this, textured vegetable protein is also available in other forms such as burgers, sausages, canned foods etc. As well as being a good source of fiber and high quality protein, soyamate is fortified with vitamin b12.