Soya Protein Flashcards
What is soya protein?
It is the plant protein derived from soya beans
What is the plant protein derived from soya beans called?
Soya protein
What type of vegetable are soya beans?
They are legumes
What is different about the protein found in soya beans compared to the protein found in other vegetables?
The protein found in soya is of high biological value
What percentage of protein is found in soya beans?
35%
What percentage of fat is found in soya beans?
20%
What percentage of carbohydrate is found in soya beans?
30%
What vitamins are found in soya beans?
B group vitamins
What minerals are found in soya beans?
Iron
Calcium
What percentage of water is found in soya beans?
14%
What type of protein is found in soya beans?
High biological value protein
What essential amino acid is in low supply in soya beans?
Methionine
What type of fat is found in soya beans?
Polyunsaturated fats
What fatty acids make up 50% of the fat content of soya beans?
Linoleic fatty acids
How much of the 20% of fat found in soya beans is made up of linoleic fatty acids?
50%
What form is the carbohydrate in soya beans found in?
Starch
Dietary fibre
What vitamins are found in soya beans?
B- group vitamins
Soya beans are a source of what type of iron?
Non-haem iron
As well as non-haem iron what mineral is found in soya beans?
Calcium
Comment on the water content of soya beans?
Little water is present
List the 6 main types of soya products available to consumers.
Tofu Tempeh Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP) Miso Soya milk Soy sauce
What is tofu?
A soft, cheese-like food
How is tofu made?
Made by curdling soya milk and then pressing the resulting curds into blocks
Name three ways tofu can be used?
In curries, stews and salads
How is tempeh made?
Made from cooked and slightly fermented soya beans which binds the soya beans together to form a compact cake known as tempeh
Name three ways tempeh can be used?
Stir-fries
Curries
Stews
How is TVP made?
Soya flour is cooked under pressure and then dried
What is the main use of TVP?
Used as a meat extender to bulk up a meal
Name four ways TVP can be used?
Shepherd’s pie
Lasagne
Spaghetti bolognese
Burgers
What is miso?
A seasoning paste made from fermented soya beans mixed with rice, salt and water
Name four ways miso can be used?
Sauces
Dips
Marinades
Broth-like soups
How is soya milk made?
By soaking soya beans in water and then grinding them with the soaking water
Name three uses of soya milk?
Beverages
Backing
Sauces
How is soy sauce made?
Made from fermented soya beans, salt, water and barley or wheat flour
Name three uses of soy sauce?
As a dipping condiment
In Stir-fries
In marinades
