Protein Alternatives Flashcards
What are the two types of protein alternatives?
Plant and microorganisms.
What are some protein alternative foods that come from plant foods?
TVP, Tofu, Soya milk, Tempeh.
What is TVP?
Textured Vegetable Protein.
What is Tofu?
Soy Bean curd, also known as soya cheese.
What is Tempeh?
A fermented soya product used as an alternative to meat.
What is the most popular plant food used in the production of alternative protein foods?
Soy beans.
What is mycoprotein?
Proteins produced from microorganisms.
What is Quorn?
A meat substitute made from mycoprotein.
In what forms is Quorn available?
Ready to cook forms such as mince.
What are some chilled vegetarian meals that use Quorn?
Beef lasagne, pizza, cottage pie.
What is the production process of mycoprotein (Quorn)?
Fungus cells are fermented in a bioreactor, harvested, purified, mixed with egg white, flavored, expanded, shaped, and then packaged.
What are some advantages of protein alternative foods?
Provides HBV protein, versatile options, high in fiber, and contains calcium.
What are some disadvantages of protein alternative foods?
Bland tasting and poor texture in comparison to meat.
