Protein is essential for muscle, immune system, and brain function. Recommended protein intake is 0.8g per kilogram of body weight. One ounce of lean protein provides about 7g per serving
Approximately 88 million people worldwide are vegan. Females comprise 67% of the vegan population. India leads with 11% of the population being vegan. The US has 13.4 million vegan individuals
Split peas are dried, peeled and split seeds of Pisum sativum. Contains 25g protein and 60g carbohydrates per 350 calories. Rich in dietary fiber with 26g per 100g portion
TVP is a defatted soy flour product created by Archer Daniels Midland in 1960s. Can be produced from various pulse seeds besides soybean. Heated to 150-200°C, forming fibrous network that absorbs up to three times its weight
Soy protein is extracted from dehulled and defatted soybean meal. Three main forms: soy flour, concentrate, and isolate. Soy protein isolate contains minimum 90% protein, used in food since 1959. Soy protein concentrate contains 70% protein, used in baked goods
Okara is insoluble parts of soybeans remaining after soy milk and tofu production. Contains 76-80% moisture, 3.5-4.0% protein, and 20-24% solids. Rich in nutrients including potassium, calcium, niacin, and isoflavones. Contains some antinutritional factors that are destroyed by cooking