Textured vegetable protein (TVP), also referred to as textured soy protein (TSP), soy meat, or soya chunks, is a defatted soy flour by-product derived from the extraction of soybean oil. Widely utilized as a meat analogue or extender, it boasts a quick cooking time and a protein content comparable to some meats. Additionally, TVP can be produced from various protein-rich seed meals beyond soybeans, including lentils, peas, faba beans, and even peanuts in regions like China where peanut oil is prevalent.
