Textured Soy Protein, also known as PTS or Soy Meat, is a food of the future! That’s because it has 100% of vegetable origin and is an excellent substitute for meat, both from a nutritional and gustatory point of view. However, several questions arise: What is PTS? Can everyone eat or are there contraindications? How to prepare?
Finally, to get all these answers, follow the Cooking Guide on this journey to demystify and understand what textured soy protein is right away! Come on?
What is Textured Soy Protein Anyway?
The “soybean meat” is basically the pulp of the soybean after having been defatted and ground, in order to acquire the classic flaky consistency. In this process, in addition to the change in appearance, soy also undergoes changes in its nutritional characteristics, did you know that? That is, the portion warrants a higher protein contentwhile allowing for different presentations.
However, there are also details that need attention when it comes to the consumption of textured soy protein. For example, you need to pay attention to reading the label, because, depending on the brand, the product may contain many dyes so that it is closer to the color of meat. So when choosing, go for brands that don’t use dyes or contain only natural dyes.
Furthermore, attention to the label should also extend to the fact that soy is Transgenic, because, in these cases, the legume has its “enhanced” effects with regular consumption. That is, with the genetic alteration, the plant has a higher protein content, which generates a greater pro-inflammatory potential than organic soy.
Therefore, if the soybean is transgenic, PTS consumption should be as low as possible. By opting for organic options instead, you can include it more often in your routine.
Who can eat PTS?
The answer is simple: anyone can eat textured soy protein! Just differentiate the amount and frequency, so that it is consistent with each type of diet. Incidentally, regular consumption of soy can also be beneficial for certain groups of people.
For vegetarians And vegans, for example, the consumption of PTS is interesting due to its high protein content. In case of menopausal women, this food is also very welcome! Since menopause represents a stage in a woman’s life where estrogen is low, soy appears to be a great way to relieve the unpleasant symptoms of this stage, because it has isoflavoneswhich act similarly to estrogen.
What is the recommended frequency of consumption of “soy meat”?
According to nutritionist Gisele Haiek, the consumption between 1 or 2 times a week is recommended, as long as textured soy protein is included in balanced meals. Therefore, soy consumption in general it shouldn’t be dailyso that there is an opportunity to include other foods in the menu and to avoid the exaggerated effect of isoflavones.
With an exaggerated consumption of soy and derivatives, there is an overstimulation of estrogenic functions in the body. And as a result, in children, developmental impairments may occur, such as the anticipation of the first menstruation; and, in the case of adults, there may be an imbalance in the hormonal profiles corresponding to each gender. This is, it is important to prioritize a balanced diet.
For women in menopause, the nutritionist indicates a consumption that varies from 3 to 4 times a week. However, it is important to pay attention to medical visits and adviceas well as observing the reactions of the body with regular consumption.
The best way to prepare textured protein soy
As in the traditional preparation of soybeans, the PTS must always be soaked to eliminate part of the anti-nutritional factors of the legume and also to hydrate it. In this process, it is important to follow the recommendations on the packagingsince each brand can follow different preparation methods.
Finally, just get your hands dirty and creativity into action. Soy protein can be included in many different types of recipes as a substitute for meat. For example, in lasagna with Bolognese sauce, in salads, in escondidinho, in hamburgers and even with cooked vegetables.
Collaboration: Gisele Haieknutritionist, specialist in Health Hygiene Control of
Food and Integrated Management Systems.
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Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.
