Ingredient

Textured Wheat Protein

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
TWP is used as a meat substitute in vegetarian and vegan products. Its chewy …

What it is

Textured wheat protein (TWP) is a plant-based protein derived from wheat. It is produced by processing wheat flour to remove starches, leaving behind a concentrated protein product that is then textured to mimic the bite of meat.

Why it's used

TWP is used as a meat substitute in vegetarian and vegan products. Its chewy texture and ability to absorb flavors make it ideal for applications like veggie burgers, sausages, and ground "meat" crumbles.

Health notes

Textured wheat protein is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is a source of dietary protein. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated TWP and established acceptable intake levels. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical consumption.

Allergen info

Textured wheat protein is derived from wheat, which is one of the FDA's nine major allergens. It contains gluten.

Products containing Textured Wheat Protein

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Veggei Ham YVES VEGGIE CUISINE Veggei Ham Other Meats 157kcal 23.5Protein 2.0Fat 11.8Carbs Veggie Ground, Vegan YVES VEGGIE CUISINE Veggie Ground, Vegan Other Meats 109kcal 18.2Protein 0.9Fat 9.1Carbs Veggie Turkey, Vegan YVES VEGGIE CUISINE Veggie Turkey, Vegan Other Meats 157kcal 23.5Protein 2.0Fat 7.8Carbs Morningstar Farms Meal Solutions Hickory BBQ Riblet 10oz Kellogg Company US Morningstar Farms Meal Solutions Hickory BBQ Riblet 10oz Vegetable Based Products / Meals - Not Ready to Eat (Frozen) High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 150kcal 11.4Protein 2.3Fat 24.6Carbs Veggie Patties, Original Chik'N Kraft Heinz Foods Company Veggie Patties, Original Chik'N Vegetarian Frozen Meats 197kcal 16.9Protein 6.3Fat 19.7Carbs Veggie Patties, Spicy Chik'N Kraft Heinz Foods Company Veggie Patties, Spicy Chik'N Vegetarian Frozen Meats High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 197kcal 16.9Protein 7.0Fat 18.3Carbs Hormel Foods Corporation Mini Tacos, Nacho Cheese Chicken Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 266kcal 8.9Protein 13.9Fat 26.6Carbs Plant Based Veggie Cuisine, Veggie Salami Ac International Marketing Plant Based Veggie Cuisine, Veggie Salami Other Meats 154kcal 23.1Protein 1.9Fat 9.6Carbs Taquitos In Flour Tortillas, Beef & Cheese Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. Taquitos In Flour Tortillas, Beef & Cheese Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 306kcal 9.4Protein 16.5Fat 30.6Carbs Taquitos, Beef & Cheese Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. Taquitos, Beef & Cheese Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 318kcal 9.4Protein 16.5Fat 31.8Carbs Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. Taquitos, Beef Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 282kcal 7.1Protein 14.1Fat 30.6Carbs Taquitos Beef In Corn Tortillas Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. Taquitos Beef In Corn Tortillas Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 271kcal 7.1Protein 14.1Fat 30.6Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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