TVP

TVP is the Common name for Textured Vegetable Protein. You may not have heard of it but it is more common than you think. You've probably had TVP and didn't even know it. Some fast food chains and canned food companies use it in their Products as a meat substitute for things such as tacos meat sauces and vegetarian dishes. This is how they can keep their food at a lower cost. TVP is made from soy beans. The oil is removed from the bean then it is ground into flour. From the flour it can be formed into any texture or size needed, and then it is flavored. It is textured sized and flavored to be bacon bits, meat granules, or large pieces such as sausage and chicken pieces.