Ingredient

Texture Vegetable Protein

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

TVP is used as a meat substitute due to its chewy texture and ability …

What it is

Texture vegetable protein (TVP) is a dehydrated product made from defatted soy flour. Soybeans are cooked, pressed to remove most of the oil, and then dried and processed into granules, flakes, or chunks.

Why it's used

TVP is used as a meat substitute due to its chewy texture and ability to absorb flavors. Manufacturers add it to vegetarian and vegan products like burgers, sausages, and chili, as well as in some meat products to extend them or reduce fat content.

Health notes

TVP is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is a good source of protein and fiber. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated TVP and established an acceptable daily intake.

Allergen info

TVP is derived from soy, which is one of the FDA's nine major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Texture Vegetable Protein

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Blue Chip Group Inc. Vegetarian Meat Substitute, Beef Other Meats High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 346kcal 42.3Protein 15.4Fat 26.9Carbs Camino Real Foods, Inc. Max Cheesy Bold Beef Nacho Cheese Burrito, Max Cheesy Bold Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 45% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 216kcal 9.7Protein 8.8Fat 24.2Carbs The Schwan Food Company Supreme Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 235kcal 8.1Protein 9.4Fat 28.9Carbs Nestle USA Inc. Hamburger Original Thin Crust Pizza, Hamburger Pizza High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 224kcal 11.8Protein 9.2Fat 23.7Carbs JTM Provisions Company, Inc. Bar-B-Q Sauce With Pulled Beef Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 150kcal 13.3Protein 6.7Fat 11.7Carbs E. A. Sween Company Spicy Red Hot Beef & Bean Burrito, Beef & Bean Prepared Wraps and Burittos High in sodium — 60% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 242kcal 9.7Protein 9.7Fat 30.0Carbs Lakeview Farms, LLC Mild Beef Taco Dip Cantina Dips Dips & Salsa 200kcal 10Protein 13.3Fat 10Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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