ALTERNATIVE PROTEIN FOODS

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ALTERNATIVE PROTEIN FROM PLANT FOODS Also known as ‘novel foods’ Sources-plant foods & micro-organisms

SOYA BEANSNutrient ExplanationProtein • 74% HBV even though it is a vegetable

protein food. Little of methionine

Fat • Unsaturated fat• Contains polyunsaturated fatty acid linoleic acid

Carbohydrate

• Starch & fibre

Vitamins • Soya beans - B group

Minerals • Soya beans - calcium & iron (non-haem)

Water • Only 14%

DIETETIC VALUE/CONTRIBUTION TO THE DIETDietetic Value Soya beans are high in protein & low in saturated fat,

therefore suitable for all age groups

They contain polyunsaturated fat, which helps to reduce cholesterol, and are suitable for those on low-cholesterol/low-kilocalorie diets

Soya beans are a nutritionally good meat alternative, so ideal for vegetarians

Economic Value Many different soya

products are available Easy to use Can be used in a wide

variety of dishes

SOYA FOODSTempeh Miso Soya

Sauce

Tofu TVP Soya Milk

TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN

Buying TVP: TVP can be bought in dehydrated form

Storing TVP: Store in a cool, dry place

Cooking TVP: 1. Follow the instructions

on the packaging2. Place in water for

between 15-30 minutes

3. Once it has been reconstituted it can be used like meat

4. Make the dish in the usual way

5. Use with meat to bulk up the meal

6. Use with meat substitute in dishes with strong flavours, e.g. Bolognese sauce, curries.

MANUFACTURE OF TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN

ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES OF TVP

OTHER PLANT SOURCES OF PROTEIN

Seitan (wheat protein) This is made from gluten & is available in health stores

Ground nuts & cotton seeds – after oil is extracted a protein-rich residue remains

Grass – concentrated protein can be extracted

ALTERNATIVE PROTEIN FROM MICRO-ORGANISMS

MYCOPROTEIN

Nutrient Explanation

Protein • HBV similar to meat• Methionine, an essential amino acid less than meat

Fat •Mycoprotein is low in saturated fat

Carbohydrate

•Mycoprotein contains fibre

Vitamins •B group

Minerals •Zinc & iron(non-haem)

Water • Low water content in mycoprotein

MANUFACTURE OF MYCOPROTEIN

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