Textured vegetable protein .......

I've tried this. It needs to be soaked in liquid and if you soak it in water, it has no taste. But if you add it to chili, it picks up the tomato based liquid and is tasty. You may need to add an extra bit of fluid to compensate for what it absorbs. It can be added to soups, chili, casseroles, etc. as a meat substitute.
Have fun experimenting with different recipes.

I made some vegetarian breakfast sausages with it this weekend.

Vegetarian chili is great and you could also try it in spaghetti sauce or make some sloppy joes, mmmmm.

I usually re hydrate it in some sort of broth, and the use it where ever I would use cooked, ground meat.

it's TOXIC, as is all Unfermented soy products.... (soymilk, soycheese, tofu, etc.)

Please don't eat it. :[

You should only consume Fermented soy (miso, soy sauce, tempeh) etc. as these types are the only ones truly safe for human consumption.

Just a thought....TVP is total junk. It's manufactured, processed food. You'd be better eating whole unprocessed foods

it's TOXIC, as is all Unfermented soy products.... (soymilk, soycheese, tofu, etc.)

Please don't eat it. :[

You should only consume Fermented soy (miso, soy sauce, tempeh) etc. as these types are the only ones truly safe for human consumption.

in moderation im sure its fine (along with the great debate on Mio, Pop and Pizza on here as well). I wouldnt eat it every day no because there are better alternatives (if youre vegetarian or vegan).

Are you SERIOUS? It's not fine in moderation, it's TOXIC. what don't you get?

Unfermented soy contains Phytostrogens that aid in killing your reproductive system and give you cancer, among other things. Woo! :drinker:

I just use it where ever one would use mince, so chilli, spag bol etc

in moderation im sure its fine (along with the great debate on Mio, Pop and Pizza on here as well). I wouldnt eat it every day no because there are better alternatives (if youre vegetarian or vegan).

Toxins are not okay....even in moderation.

That's okay. I'll just use magnet therapy and a juicing cleanse to get rid of them!

I wouldn't touch it -- http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/articles/textured-vegetable-protein.php

But that's to do with the processes and (American) growing conditions. It does not say that soy is toxic.

it's TOXIC, as is all Unfermented soy products.... (soymilk, soycheese, tofu, etc.)

Please don't eat it. :[

You should only consume Fermented soy (miso, soy sauce, tempeh) etc. as these types are the only ones truly safe for human consumption.

Bollocks. References please.

Google.com is amazing. Try looking it up yourself instead of writing ridiculous responses. :flowerforyou:

I have:

Wikipedia
The similarities, at molecular level, of estrogens and phytoestrogens allow them to mildly mimic and sometimes act as antagonists of estrogen.[1] Phytoestrogens were first observed in 1926,[1][4] but it was unknown if they could have any effect in human or animal metabolism. In the 1940s it was noticed for the first time that red clover (a phytoestrogens-rich plant) pastures had effects on the fecundity of grazing sheep.[1][5] Researchers are exploring the nutritional role of these substances in the regulation of cholesterol, and the maintenance of proper bone density post-menopause. Evidence is accruing that phytoestrogens may have protective action against diverse health disorders, such as prostate, breast, bowel, and other cancers, cardiovascular disease, brain function disorders and osteoporosis,[1][5][5][6][7] though there is no evidence to support their use in alleviating the symptoms of menopause.[8]

A 2010 meta-analysis of fifteen placebo-controlled studies said that "neither soy foods nor isoflavone supplements alter measures of bioavailable testosterone concentrations in men."[28] Furthermore, isoflavone supplementation has no effect on sperm concentration, count or motility, and leads to no observable changes in testicular or ejaculate volume.[29][30]

Epidemiological studies showed a protective effect against breast cancer.[35]In vitro studies concluded that females with current or past breast cancer should be aware of the risks of potential tumor growth when taking soy products, as they can stimulate the growth of estrogen receptor-positive cells in vitro. The potential for tumor growth was found related only with small concentration of genistein, and protective effects were found with larger concentrations of the same phytoestrogen.[36] A 2006 review article stated the opinion that not enough information is available, and that even if isoflavones have mechanisms to inhibit tumor growth, in vitro results justify the need to evaluate, at cellular level, the impact of isoflavones on breast tissue in females at high risk for breast cancer.[37] Recent epidemiologic studies suggest that consumption of soy estrogens is safe for patients with breast cancer, and may decrease mortality and recurrence rates.[38] A Cochrane Review of the use of phytoestrogens to relieve the vasomotor symptoms of menopause (hot flashes) demonstrated that there was no evidence to suggest any benefit to their use.[8] It has been reported that phytoestrogens such as genistein may help prevent photoaging in human skin, and also promote formation of hyaluronic acid.[39]

All referenced to Scientific journals. Your sources/references please.

I use TVP crumbles when I make fried rice. It disappears in with everything else and adds protein without drawing attention to itself. The crumbles are also good in chili and other kinds of soups where little bits like that fit in. Oh, and with the right amount of seasoning can turn into a decent "meat" for tacos.