What Is Hydrolyzed Soy Protein?

 


Hydrolysis of proteins breaks down large protein molecules into their smaller, constituent amino acids. This chemical process breaks the peptide bonds that hold together the individual amino acids. Hydrolyzed soy proteins are typically used to enhance the flavors in chicken and other meat products.

According to the Food Safety and Inspection Service, hydrolyzed soy protein is not the only type of plant-based protein. In fact, it can be made from other plant sources like wheat and corn — hydrolyzed corn protein and hydrolyzed wheat protein are examples — or even from an animal source such as milk.

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Hydrolyzed soy protein is made by breaking down large soy protein molecules into their smaller, constituent amino acids by a chemical process. Hydrolyzed proteins are used as flavor enhancers, sources of vegetable protein and are even present as soy ingredients in cosmetics.


Hydrolyzed Soy Protein Nutrition

According to the American Cancer Society, soy-based products such as hydrolyzed soy protein serve as an appropriate replacement to meat thanks to their high protein content. A 100-gram serving of Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods organic textured soy protein has 588 calories, which is much higher than a 100-gram serving of lean, grass-fed beef strip steaks, which contain just 117 calories.

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