![Magic Bread Bakeshop: Cheap Vegetarian Food & TVP Source
After my often referenced vegetarian food cooking session, I went on a quest for the “strange” vegetarian ingredients, the first one being TVP or Textured Vegetable Protein. Alessa referred me to the Magic Bread Bakeshop, which I later found out also offered some cheap vegetarian eats. Not being of burgers, veggie or non-veggie ones, I didn’t find the food particularly compelling, specially since I went there with one goal in mind: to buy TVP. What’s TVP?
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They had 3 variants available, chunks (P45), regular crumbles (P30), and red crumbles (P45 - usually used for vegetarian corned beef).
So far, I’ve experimented with making “corned beef”, salpicao and lasagna. I thought my salpicao was a fail, though my brother preferred it over my “corned beef”. But I thought the “corned beef” wasn’t too shabby.
Being a soy product, TVP would naturally have a soy sort of taste about it versus regular meat, and the chunks were kind of soft and chewy and mushroomy in texture. I say if you plan to do any experimentation, try working with the crumbles first.
In the long run, I’m rethinking my use of TVP though, as they seem like a highly processed meat substitute, which kind of goes against my desire to go veg for the planet. Although it’s a few steps less processed than other veg options, it is processed nonetheless. If I seem to be rambling nonsensically, this will better explain why going vegetarian this way is bad for the planet.
Buuuut yeah, I’ll let you weigh your own options. :PWhat your take on TVP?
Jen
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Magic Bread Bakeshop: Cheap Vegetarian Food & TVP Source
After my often referenced vegetarian food cooking session, I went on a quest for the “strange” vegetarian ingredients, the first one being TVP or Textured Vegetable Protein. Alessa referred me to the Magic Bread Bakeshop, which I later found out also offered some cheap vegetarian eats. Not being of burgers, veggie or non-veggie ones, I didn’t find the food particularly compelling, specially since I went there with one goal in mind: to buy TVP. What’s TVP?
![VEGETARIAN LESSONS FOR LAZY DUMMIES (Part 3 of 4)feat. TVP or Textured Vegetable Protein [photo from Funkinutt]
[Last last week, I had my own “Vegetarian Cooking 101”. Not that what we prepared was the most basic of vegetarian fare, but that it was simple enough to do, and that I got some vegetarian cooking fundamentals when I got introduced to Chia Seeds, Nutritional Yeast, Liquid Aminos and TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein).
I also decided to do a wee bit of research on my own, and here’s the super simple low-down (I didn’t go all-out geek, I promise!) for those of you exploring vegetarian fare as well.]
TVP or TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN
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What is it? TVP is also known as textured soy protein (TSP), soy meat, or soya meat, which is made with soy flour. [ref] It is available in a variety of flavored and unflavored varieties, as well as different sizes, from large chunks to small flakes. [ref]
What is it used for? It is used in place of meat in vegetarian diets, or as a low-cost extender in meat dishes such as tacos, “corned beef”, chili, burgers, and meatballs.
What are its health benefits? It’s packed with PROTEIN! Because it is normally used in the place of meat, it also reduces fat and cholesterol intake.
Any known risks? In feeding experiments, the use of SPI (soy protein isolate, which TVP essentially is) increased requirements for vitamins E, K, D and B12 and created deficiency symptoms of calcium, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, copper, iron and zinc. [ref] So you might want to find supplements or other food sources for these nutrients if you’re on a regular TVP diet, which I wouldn’t really recommend.
Where can I get it? If you’re still curious to try it out after my last answer, you can get it from Magic Bread Bakeshop (post coming up next!) for P30-P45/pack. I think it’s worth exploring, if only to understand different vegetarian options better. :)
Off to free yoga at White Space,Jen
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VEGETARIAN LESSONS FOR LAZY DUMMIES (Part 3 of 4)
feat. TVP or Textured Vegetable Protein [photo from Funkinutt]
[Last last week, I had my own “Vegetarian Cooking 101”. Not that what we prepared was the most basic of vegetarian fare, but that it was simple enough to do, and that I got some vegetarian cooking fundamentals when I got introduced to Chia Seeds, Nutritional Yeast, Liquid Aminos and TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein).
I also decided to do a wee bit of research on my own, and here’s the super simple low-down (I didn’t go all-out geek, I promise!) for those of you exploring vegetarian fare as well.]
TVP or TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN
