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Cooking with Soy Protein Concentrate: Tips and Recipes

Soy protein concentrate, derived from defatted soybeans, is a versatile and nutrient-dense ingredient widely used in food manufacturing and dietary supplements.

Known for its high protein content—typically around 70% to 80%—soy protein concentrate serves as a valuable plant-based alternative to animal proteins, offering essential amino acids necessary for muscle growth, repair, and overall health. It is also rich in iron, calcium, and fiber, making it a beneficial addition to vegetarian and vegan diets. Soy protein concentrate plays a crucial role in improving the texture, moisture retention, and nutritional profile of various processed foods such as meat analogs, protein bars, and cereals. Its ability to bind moisture and fat enhances the mouthfeel and juiciness of products while extending shelf life through improved stability. Beyond its culinary applications, soy protein concentrate supports cardiovascular health by reducing cholesterol levels and promoting heart health. As dietary trends shift towards plant-based eating and sustainable food choices, soy protein concentrate continues to be a preferred ingredient for its nutritional benefits and functional properties. #SoyProteinConcentrate #PlantBasedProtein #Vegetarian #VeganProtein #HealthyEating #NutrientDense #FunctionalFoods #FoodInnovation #MeatAlternatives #HeartHealth #ProteinBars #SustainableFood #DietarySupplements #FoodScience #CookingWithSoy #HealthBenefits #MuscleHealth #FitnessNutrition #PlantPower

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Tofu and Basil Bruschetta💕💕 This bruschetta features a protein-rich pesto.✌🏻️✌🏻️Make this creamy and crunchy pesto by adding tofu and walnuts. I'm not really a nut person but the only time you would see me crazy over nuts would be when they're mixed into something. We know that nuts give extra nutritional value especially flavour and texture. I also like to use pine nuts, like traditional pesto. Pine or cashew nuts give creaminess whereas walnuts add crunchiness to it. Of course, this recipe is also perfect for adding to pesto pasta. I can have #pesto all day long, anytime for #breakfast, #lunch, #dinner or even #snackingtime! so I'll see it. 💋💋💋💋 😘 😊 why don't you add this simple healthy dish to your home party or picnic this weekend?? ⠀ ■Pesto⠀ 200g (7oz) firm tofu or silken firm tofu⠀ 30g (1oz) basil, chopped roughly⠀ ½ teaspoon salt⠀ 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil⠀ 40g (1½oz) walnuts, crushed or chopped roughly⠀ ⠀ ■Garnish⠀ 4 pieces of wholemeal bread or gluten-free bread⠀ 6 to 8 cherry tomatoes, sliced ⠀ Freshly ground pepper⠀ ⠀ 1. Remove excess water from tofu by boiling or let stand with weight for 30 minutes.⠀ 2. Put the basil, tofu, salt and olive oil in a mini food processor and blend until smooth. Add walnuts and blend further. Please do not over blend, so you can enjoy a little crunchiness.⠀ 3. Toast the breads.⠀ 4. Spread the pesto on the toasted bread. Arrange the tomatoes on top.⠀ 5. Serve with freshly ground pepper.⠀ ⠀ ■Tip: This tofu basil pesto is great for pasta. To make enough pesto for pasta to serve 4 people, make three batches. Serve with chopped fresh tomato.⠀ ⠀ You can find more recipes from my cookbook ‘Cooking with Soy’⠀ ⠀ #healthylife #healthyeating #healthyliving #healthychoices #healthylifestyle #healthyfoodporn #healthydiet #cookingwithsoy #healthylunch #healthydinner #eatcleangetclean #eatcleanstayclean #eatcleansharing #eatcleandiet #dairyfreelife #dairyfreeliving #dairyfree #dairyfreegoodness #dairyfreelifestyle #vegetariancooking #vegetarianlifestyle⠀ #vegetariandinner #vegetarianlunch ⠀ ⠀ Photo by @sherly_susan ⠀ ⠀

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#1 lesson: practice! Paractice! Practice! You may have skill but practice will makes it perfect. I haven't. #newyearresolution #practicemakesperfect #phamtastical #watercolour #illustration #foodporn #foodillustration #agedashitofu #deepfrytofu #tofu #vegan #cookingwithsoy #yoshikocreation #yoshikotakeuchi

[cookingwithyoshiko]

Creamy tomato 🍅 and soybean curry! In winter, curry is a must item for me! Tip for this curry is not to boil after adding soy milk✌🏻️✌🏻️ Check the recipe in my bio 💕💕what's your go to winter meal? . . . . #cleaneating #healthy #curry #wellness #wholefoods #plantbased #vegetarian #vegetarianrecipes #wholefoodsplantbased #eatcleangetclean #homecooking #soybeans #cookingwithsoy #yum #wintermeals #soymilk #cooking #meatfree #glutenfree #glutenfreecooking #healthyfood #healthyliving #protein #healthyeating #healthylifestyle #meatless #lunch #sydneyfoodie #cookingwithlove

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who is #edamame lover? Why don't you try edamame tofu. This is very creamy and rich yet super healthy. Secret is #kuzu, the Japanese superfoods. Beautiful bowl from @noritakeaus makes this dish looking stunning!! I sometime make this as gnocchi and serve with tomato sauce. Very versatile. Please check the recipe from my blog in my bio! Want to know more edamame recipe? please check out my book #cookingwithsoy and #Japanesesuperfoods cookbook ⠀ ⠀ ⠀

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[Quinoa Inari Sushi]⠀ ⠀ This recipe is much healthier than traditional inari sushi🇯🇵I add quinoa to make the rice light and nutritious💪🏻💕Traditional inari uses much more sugar and soy sauce, but I have cut it down to the bare minimum✌🏻️✌🏻️ but it still tastes nice because of one cooking tip 😉 most people put all seasoning to cook the pocket but, do my way ( add soy sauce later to let the sweetness absorb first) check the recipe from my cookbook #cookingwithsoy here 👍🏻👍🏻 [Quinoa Inari Sushi]⠀ (makes 10 pieces)⠀ Sushi rice⠀ ¾ cup white medium-grain rice⠀ ¼ cup quinoa⠀ 1 cup water⠀ 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds⠀ 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds⠀ 2½ tablespoons sushi vinegar (or use recipe below)⠀ Inari⠀ 5 slices aburaage (refer to ‘How to handle deepfried⠀ tofu’)⠀ 1 cup water⠀ 1 teaspoon instant dashi powder⠀ 2 tablespoons mirin⠀ 1 tablespoon unrefined sugar⠀ 1 tablespoon soy sauce⠀ Garnish⠀ Pickled ginger⠀ ⠀ 1. To make the rice, wash the rice in a small⠀ amount of water using a kneading-like action⠀ with the palm of the hand. Drain and repeat the⠀ process until the water is almost clear. Wash⠀ quinoa with running water. Place water and⠀ rice and quinoa in a saucepan or rice cooker⠀ and leave to stand for 20 to 30 minutes before⠀ cooking. Alternatively, cook the rice and quinoa⠀ using the absorption method if not using a rice⠀ cooker.⠀ 2. Toast the white sesame seeds in a dry frying⠀ pan on medium heat until golden. Set aside.⠀ Repeat with the black sesame seeds until they⠀ have a slightly glossy appearance. Keeping the⠀ black and white sesame seeds separate, grind⠀ the seeds or bruise with a knife.⠀ 3. When the rice is cooked and while still hot,⠀ slowly add the sushi vinegar and stir through⠀ well. Using a handheld fan, cool the rice as⠀ quickly as possible.⠀ 4. Spoon half the cooked rice into a separate⠀ bowl and mix in the toasted white sesame seeds.⠀ Combine the remaining cooked rice with the⠀ toasted black sesame seeds. Cover the rice with⠀ paper towel and set aside.⠀ ⠀

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So happy that @archaeopteryx79 loved my books💕💕She even told me she will buy them for her friends😍✌🏻️My only wish is that you all can learn the amazing benefits of Japanese Superfoods.🇯🇵Grab your copies today at your nearest major book retailers and online! ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #healthychoices #veganfoodshare #glutenfree #vegetarian #healthyliving #vegan #food #wholefoods #instagood #fitness #yummy #sydneyeats #vegansofig #plantbased #vegansofsydney #vegansofaustralia #cleaneating #healthy #whatveganseat #weightloss #japanese #japanesefood #loseweightnaturally #loseweightinthekitchen #japanesesuperfood #cookingwithsoy #cookingwithyoshiko #matcha #bookworm

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🍞Tofu bread!🍞 another wonderful tofu recipe from Cooking With Soy. This protein rich bread is super easy to make 😘 it's unleavened so there isn't a long resting time, just mix then spread herbs + olive oil or cheese ( vegan cheese would be ideal) and bake.👌 yum yum yum ⠀ ⠀ Check out the detailed recipe in my cookbook, cooking with soy ✌🏻️💕 ⠀. . . #cookingwithsoy #tofu #bread #soy #meatfree #loseweight #proteinrich #healthylife #veganfoodshare #glutenfree #vegetarian #healthyliving #vegan #food #wholefoods #instagood #fitness #yummy #dairyfree #calcium #lowcarb #eatcleanstayclean #protein #glutenfreevegan #tofulover #instagood #health #delicious #healthysoycooking #meatlesseveryday

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Ready to be sold in Singapore 💖💖💖 i am visiting Singapore and bring some copies to sell in singapore✌️💗 since I'm delivering, you will get special price🤑 if you love Japanese food, vegetarian and vegan food and live in Singapore , pls grab a copy✨🎌 . . . #cookingwithsoy #tofu #tofulover #foodlover #tofulove #edamame #singaporevegetarian #singapore #cookingwithlove #vegancookbook #vegetariancookbook #vegan #vegetarian #vegansofig #veganfoodshare #agedashitofu #japanesefood #japanesecooking #japanesecuisine #vegetariansingapore #japanesevegan #yummy #healthy #healthycooking #healthychoices #plantbased #meatless #cookingwithyoshiko

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Teriyaki tofu-don!💗 💗 Wonderfully tasty, just cook tofu with soy sauce, mirin(sweet rice wine) and sake and serve with vegetables, wakame (seaweed) kinpira and miso soup with kale and shiitake mushroom for extra fabulousness 😘 If you want to learn more delicious ways to enjoy tofu, why don't you check out my book, Cooking with Soy. #cookingwithsoy #tofu #soy #meatfree #loseweight #loseweightinthekitchen #healthylife #veganfoodshare #glutenfree #vegetarian #healthyliving #vegan #food #wholefoods #instagood #fitness #yummy #dairyfree #calcium #miso #eatcleanstayclean #protein #glutenfreevegan #tofulover #instagood #health #delicious #Japanesefood #meatlesseveryday #teriyaki

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Mmm... some beautiful salt and pepper tofu! 👌 Tofu is a great source of calcium and protein 💪 it's fabulous for weight loss because it contains cholesterol-free soy protein which keeps you full while containing minimal calories! 👙💖 There are so many amazing ways to prepare tofu that are enjoyable and delicious, you can even mix it into your baking as a low fat, vegan alternative to cream cheese or ricotta! 🍮🍰 did you know that April is #soyfoodmonth? why don't you finish off this month with salt and pepper tofu? you can get more inspiration from my cookbook #cookingwithsoy #tofu #soy #meatfree #loseweight #loseweightinthekitchen #healthylife #veganfoodshare #glutenfree #vegetarian #healthyliving #vegan #food #wholefoods #instagood #fitness #yummy #dairyfree #calcium #lowcarb #eatcleanstayclean #protein #glutenfreevegan #tofulover #instagood #health #delicious #healthysoycooking #meatlesseveryday