Alternative Protein Food Flashcards
Why is the soya bean unlike most other vegetables
It contains HBV protein
What % of soya beans are protein
35
NV protein of soya beans
HBV
What amino acid content is lower in soya beans than in meat
Methionine
What is the NV fat
High in polyunsaturated
What fatty acid makes up 50% of fat content in soya beans
Linoleic fatty acid
What are the NV carbohydrates of soya beans
They are present in the form of starch and dietary fibre.
What is the NV vitamins of soya beans
Contain B group
What is the NV minerals of soya beans
Source of non haem iron
Contains calcium
Name 6 soya products
Tofu Tempeh Tvp Miso Soy milk Soy sauce
What is tofu
Cheese like made from curdling soya milk then pressing the curds into blocks
What is tempeh
Made from cocked and slightly fermented soya beans the fermentation binds the soya beans into a compact cake
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What is tvp
Made from soya beans that have been cooked under pressure and then dried
What is tvp usually used as
A meat extender to bulk a meal
What is miso
Seasoning paste made from soya beans mixed with rice and water
How is soya milk made
Soaking soya beans in water then grinding them