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What is Soya Mince?

 

What Is Soya Mince?

If you’ve stumbled onto this blog, you must have at some point been asking yourself “what is soya mince?”. Well, as the leading soya mince manufacturers in South Africa, we’ve got the answer! Soya mince is an inexpensive and easy-to-use alternative source of protein. It is made from the by-product (defatted soya flour) that is produced when extracting soya oil. Soya mince is often then flavoured to mimic the taste of chicken, beef and other meat flavours in order to act as a meat replacement. Soya meat products are fashioned with real meat products in mind and their increased popularity shows the need for this product on the market. What soya mince is often used for is as an alternative to meat in vegetarian and vegan dishes as it carries a similar texture, weight, and protein content and can be made to taste like meat.  Soya mince can often be found in a dehydrated form that expands to look and feel like meat once the liquid is added.

 

What Soya Mince Nutritional Value

Now that you the answer to “what is soya mince”, you might want to ask about the nutritional value. In its dehydrated form, it may be hard to imagine that this product adds as much nutrition to a person’s diet as it actually does! Not only is it a great source of protein and substitute for meat, but it also high in amino acids – which is needed for growth. At Irwing Soya, our products are lower in total fat and saturated fat, which ultimately makes it lower in calories. In addition to being an excellent source of protein, what our products also offer a source of Vitamin B and iron. Soya mince has a long shelf life in its dehydrated form and is quick and easy to make, providing an almost instant source of protein and addition to a meal. You may also wonder what is soya mince like? Soya mince is a delicious in taste and when seasoned just right results in a tasty, highly nutritious food product that is enjoyed by millions of different people, all from different backgrounds and with different dietary requirements, on a regular basis.

 Soya Health Benefits

For vegans and vegetarians, the benefits of soya are endless, and it provides the much needed and necessary protein to their diet. It has been adapted so that it can be used in a flour form for baking, as well as incorporated into soya meat so that meat dishes can be made with the substitute and still be delicious and nutritious. Its long-life span in the form of soya meat means that it keeps well and is a fast source of protein. Soya provides all the necessary vitamins and minerals that need to be incorporated into a well-balanced diet, and soy products are often lower in saturated fat than normal meat and flour. It offers great textures and tastes very similar to the products it is substituting, making it tasty to eat and great to cook and bake with.  With the increasing popularity of soya products, this meat-alternative is being made available in many different forms and made more readily available every day. Go beyond just wondering “what is soya mince” like and try it for yourself. Contact us today!

 

 

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