texturedprotein
nounUK /ˈtɛkstʃəd ˈprəʊtiːn/
US /ˈtɛkstʃərd ˈproʊtiːn/
A kind of food made from plants that looks and feels a bit like meat.
Mom added texturedprotein to the soup to make it more filling.
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2. Protein that has been processed to have a chewy, fibrous texture.
The factory makes texturedprotein from soy flour.
3. A food ingredient used to add bulk and protein to meals.
She mixed texturedprotein into the pasta sauce.
4. A meat-free protein source often used in vegetarian cooking.
Vegetarian burgers often contain texturedprotein.