Soya Bean

soya nuggets or soya chunks or "bari" is commonly known as the vegetarian meat. It is prepared from defatted soya flour by the process of extrusion cooking. During the process, the protein in the flour undergoes structural changes and forms a fiber like network. The texturised product on soaking in water, absorbs the same and develops a meat like and chewy characteristics and therefore nuggets are called as vegetarian meat. They are a rich source of protein and among the vegetable proteins they contribute a maximum level of 50% protein.