UCTEX 400, often called TSP, is made from defatted soy flour that is compressed and processed into granules or chunks. During this process, the structure of the soy proteins changes in fibres. Most textured soy protein is be produced from defatted soy flour, soy flakes or soy concentrates with an extrusion process.
Use of Textured Soy Protein
Textured soy protein is used by the food industry in many foods products, mainly foods that resemble meat products such as beef, pork or chicken. Textured soy protein is also available in health stores. It is granular in texture and once rehydrated it has the texture of minced beef. Textured soy protein is also available in larger pieces that take on the consistency of stew meat after rehydration. It is widely used in sausage, banger, ham, stuffing products, meat ball, marine products, imitated crab, etc.
Specification:
Chemical analysis |
Microbiological analysis |
Protein dry basis |
50% to 55% min |
E.coli: per/100g |
Nil |
Crude fibre |
5.0% max |
Salmonella |
Negative |
PH |
7±0.5 |
Total bacteria: per/g |
30,000 max |
Fat |
1.0% max |
Appearance |
|
Ash |
10.0% max |
Mince, ball, flake and chunk with target size and color |
Moisture |
10.0% max |
Size |
3*3mm; 4*4mm; 5*5mm; 6*6mm |
Packing: 1n 20kg; 15kg; 13kg per bag.