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Textured Vegetable Protein - TVP

noun A popular but ultimately unhealthy vegetarian replacement for meat. It is a refined byproduct of soy oil and can cause gastric distress.

Related terms

Seitan
Soybean
Tempeh
Tofu

Synonyms

Meat Analog
Meat Extender

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Textured Soy Protein (TSP)

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