Frequently Asked Questions

What is textured vegetable protein?
Textured vegetable proteins are food products made from edible protein sources and are characterized by having structural integrity and identifiable texture that enables them to withstand hydration in cooking and other preparations.

What is textured soy protein?
Textured soy proteins are textured vegetable proteins that are made from soy flour.

What is the protein content of ULTRA-SOY products?
Ultra-Soy products contain about 50% protein.

What is the protein content of meat analogs?
Ultra-Soy meat analogs vary in protein depending on the quantity of soy in the product. For more information on meat analogs contact: techservices@legacyfoods.com.

What is the soy health claim?
On October 26, 1999 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allowed the following health claim linking consumption of soy protein with a reduced risk of heart disease. "25 grams of soy protein a day, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease". For more information on the soy health claim, please contact: techservices@legacyfoods.com.

Can soy products cause allergic reactions?
Soy is classified as one of the "big eight" allergens and can cause reactions if people are sensitive to soy proteins.

Do meat analogs contain meat?
No, all of our products are 100% vegetarian and are also certified "Kosher" by the Orthodox Union.

How can we use textured vegetable protein products?
We have a collection of standardized recipes for using our meat analogs. Please contact techservices@legacyfoods.com for more information on our recipe collection and suggested formulations.