Soya Protein Flashcards

1
Q

What is soya protein?

A

It is the plant protein derived from soya beans

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2
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What is the plant protein derived from soya beans called?

A

Soya protein

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3
Q

What type of vegetable are soya beans?

A

They are legumes

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4
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What is different about the protein found in soya beans compared to the protein found in other vegetables?

A

The protein found in soya is of high biological value

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5
Q

What percentage of protein is found in soya beans?

A

35%

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6
Q

What percentage of fat is found in soya beans?

A

20%

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7
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What percentage of carbohydrate is found in soya beans?

A

30%

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8
Q

What vitamins are found in soya beans?

A

B group vitamins

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9
Q

What minerals are found in soya beans?

A

Iron

Calcium

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10
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What percentage of water is found in soya beans?

A

14%

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11
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What type of protein is found in soya beans?

A

High biological value protein

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12
Q

What essential amino acid is in low supply in soya beans?

A

Methionine

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13
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What type of fat is found in soya beans?

A

Polyunsaturated fats

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14
Q

What fatty acids make up 50% of the fat content of soya beans?

A

Linoleic fatty acids

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15
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How much of the 20% of fat found in soya beans is made up of linoleic fatty acids?

A

50%

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16
Q

What form is the carbohydrate in soya beans found in?

A

Starch

Dietary fibre

17
Q

What vitamins are found in soya beans?

A

B- group vitamins

18
Q

Soya beans are a source of what type of iron?

A

Non-haem iron

19
Q

As well as non-haem iron what mineral is found in soya beans?

20
Q

Comment on the water content of soya beans?

A

Little water is present

21
Q

List the 6 main types of soya products available to consumers.

A
Tofu 
Tempeh 
Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP)
Miso
Soya milk
Soy sauce
22
Q

What is tofu?

A

A soft, cheese-like food

23
Q

How is tofu made?

A

Made by curdling soya milk and then pressing the resulting curds into blocks

24
Q

Name three ways tofu can be used?

A

In curries, stews and salads

25
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
26
Name three ways tempeh can be used?
Stir-fries Curries Stews
27
How is TVP made?
Soya flour is cooked under pressure and then dried
28
What is the main use of TVP?
Used as a meat extender to bulk up a meal
29
Name four ways TVP can be used?
Shepherd's pie Lasagne Spaghetti bolognese Burgers
30
What is miso?
A seasoning paste made from fermented soya beans mixed with rice, salt and water
31
Name four ways miso can be used?
Sauces Dips Marinades Broth-like soups
32
How is soya milk made?
By soaking soya beans in water and then grinding them with the soaking water
33
Name three uses of soya milk?
Beverages Backing Sauces
34
How is soy sauce made?
Made from fermented soya beans, salt, water and barley or wheat flour
35
Name three uses of soy sauce?
As a dipping condiment In Stir-fries In marinades