Soy product manufacturer King International says its latest product, Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP) will be made using soybeans grown in Queensland.
According to King, the company will be the only TVP manufacturer using locally grown soybeans in an Australian owned and operated end-to-end production process.
King International founder and managing director Eric Hsu said most manufacturers use soybeans grown in India or Asia.
“From laying down the foundations of our new factory facility, to sampling our very first batch of soy protein, it’s been a long road to establish an Aussie made TVP range.
“While some TVP products are packed in Australia, our competitors typically use soybeans grown in India or Asia. We are very proud of the Queensland grown products we can now offer, which includes a ‘white meat’ style of protein like traditional chicken or fish, along with a ‘red meat’ option more like beef,” Hsu said.
TVP is often called ‘soy meat’ and is made after the oil has been extracted from the beans. The remaining soy meal can then be texturised, shaped, and used as a meat alternative. TVP is quick to cook and can be prepared in the same way as traditional animal meat.
Under the moniker ‘No Bull’, the King International range of TVP products contains more than 48 per cent protein, around 31 per cent dietary fibre, and less than 0.05 per cent carbohydrate. The facility is in Brisbane, Queensland.
Hsu said TVP has a wide range of uses across human and pet foods.
“We like to think of our TVP as lean muscle food! Whether you’re a commercial customer using our beef style protein to supplement wholesale pies, or incorporating our chicken style protein into canned goods, the culinary applications are endless,” said Hsu.
King International first opened in 1987, and is widely known for producing soy yogurts, dips, cheeses, and tofu for sale across Australia and New Zealand.
