Textured soy protein flakes

Cargill is introducing a line of textured soy protein flakes in the Americas to its already broad portfolio of soy protein products. Prosanté textured soy protein flakes, already on the market in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia–Pacific, contain 50% protein and are available in a variety of shapes and sizes.

Prosanté textured soy protein flakes help food manufacturers create a protein-complete replacement that closely mimics meat’s natural structure, texture and chewing properties.

Additionally, the flakes do not have the off-flavours normally associated with standard soy protein products. Instead, they absorb the natural flavours of accompanying ingredients.

Applications suitable for Prosanté textured soy protein flakes include: ground meat patties, meatballs, nuggets and other ground meat systems (raw and cooked).

Cargill offers three basic sizes of textured soy protein flakes, 3, 6 and 6-9 mm, in plain (uncoloured), brown (caramel coloured) and fortified, as well as combinations of these varieties. Textured soy flakes hydrate faster in cold water than minced textured soy, allowing for faster production mixing schemes. 3 mm textured flakes are suitable for mix and form ground meat systems. 6 mm or large textured flakes work best for mix, grind and form systems.