Define Use of Soy Protein Concentrates in Meat products?
This area probably represents the most important application of soy protein concentrates (SPC) in the food industry. SPC is used mostly in comminute meat, poultry and fish products (patties, emulsion type sausages, fish sticks etc.) to increase water and fat retention. The nutritional contribution of soy protein in low-meat, high-fat, low-cost products may also be significant. Typical usage levels, on moisture-free basis, are 5-10% in patties, 2-8% in chilli, 2-12% in meatballs, 3.5% maximum in sausages and 5-10% in fish sticks.