Soy meat is a cheap substitute for natural meat. It is made from regular soy flour. This product is called soy protein textured protein or soybean textured protein. Soy meat has both beneficial and harmful qualities.
Soy protein in the modern world
Modern research on this product has proven that soy meat is safe for most healthy people when consumed in moderation. Meat and other soy products can be consumed in one to two servings every day. At the same time, it is advisable to supplement your diet with other sources of protein, as well as vegetables and fruits.
Soy meat has become a real salvation for poor Asian countries, vegetarians and people with animal protein intolerance. This product is made from soy flour made from soy beans that have been defatted beforehand. The flour is then mixed with water to form a sufficiently viscous dough. This dough is passed through a special machine with attachments. Passing through narrow holes, the dough becomes fibrous, changes its structure, becomes similar to real meat. Pressure and high temperatures cause various biochemical changes in the soy product. Depending on the bait used, you can get soy goulash, minced meat or even a chop. Then the soy meat is dried and packaged.
Cooking meals
Before cooking, soy meat is soaked in water or marinade, and in some cases boiled. So this product replenishes the lost fluid, as a result, its fibers increase in size several times. Boiling soy meat in spiced water will have a positive effect on its taste.
After the meat has restored its volume, it can be cooked. Soy meat can be used to prepare any dishes that include ordinary meat - pilaf, azu, schnitzel, goulash, and so on. A dry semi-finished product can be stored for a year, cooked meals for no more than three days in the refrigerator.
Ready-made soy meat contains up to 70% of high-quality, digestible protein, which is not inferior in quality to animal protein. This product has a complex mineral composition, it contains sufficient amounts of magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, sodium and iron. The iron content of soy meat is extremely high, so it is recommended for people with anemia to consume it regularly. Soy meat contains fat-soluble vitamins D and E and a number of B vitamins. It should be noted that replacing regular meat with soy significantly reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis and various allergies. And due to its low calorie content, soy meat can be considered a dietary product.
