Textured Soy Protein
Textured Soy Protein (TSP) is the most classic and widely used plant-based meat ingredient. With over 50% protein, neutral taste, and excellent water absorption, itâs ideal for meat-like texture. Its fibrous structure mimics minced meat, making it perfect for sauces, dumpling fillings, braised meat, meatballs, stir-fries, burgers, and ready meals. TSP boosts juiciness, production yield, and cost efficiency, making it a reliable and versatile protein for sustainable food innovation.
Why Choose David & Kitchen Textured Soy Protein (TSP)?
A classic base for plant-based meat thatâs stable, versatile, and cost-effective.
Textured Soy Protein (TSP), also known as soy mince or soy chunks, is one of the most iconic ingredients in plant-based meat production. Made from high-quality, non-GMO soybeans through advanced extrusion, TSP contains more than 50% protein and has a neutral flavor that blends well with any recipe.
Its fibrous texture closely replicates minced or ground meat, making it a popular choice for developing plant-based burgers, braised toppings, dumpling fillings, sauces, and a wide range of international dishes. With a water absorption capacity of 2â2.5 times its dry weight, TSP increases juiciness, improves yield, and reduces overall production cost.
For food manufacturers, restaurant brands, product developers, and plant-based startups, TSP remains the most reliable, scalable, and high-value protein source for modern vegan and vegetarian products.
What Makes the Flavor & Texture of TSP So Appealing?
Meat-like fibers that resemble ground meat â highly suitable for Asian cuisines.
The biggest advantage of Textured Soy Protein lies in its realistic, meat-like bite. Once rehydrated, it becomes soft, springy, and slightly chewy, delivering a texture similar to cooked minced pork or beef.
Because TSP is naturally neutral in flavor, it absorbs marinades, sauces, and spices extremely well, allowing it to fully carry umami and savory notes. This makes it ideal not only for Western-style plant-based meats, but also for Asian dishes like Taiwanese braised âminced meatâ rice, dumpling fillings, mapo tofu, dan dan noodles, Japanese curry, and Southeast Asian stir-fries.
Compared to traditional meat, TSP offers a high-protein, low-fat, cholesterol-free alternative that meets the needs of vegans, vegetarians, flexitarians, and consumers focused on health, sustainability, and ethical eating.
Why Choose David & Kitchen TSP?
Premium processing, international certifications, and multiple formats for every application.
David & Kitchen TSP is manufactured in high-standard, certified facilities with strict quality control at every stage. It is made from non-GMO soybeans and contains no artificial additives or preservatives, ensuring clean-label products and consistent performance. Each batch is processed with precision to deliver reliable hydration, texture, and structural integrity.
To support a wide range of product development needs, David & Kitchen offers TSP in several texture formats, including granules for sauces and minced-style applications, flakes for stir-fries, dumpling fillings, and meal kits, and chunks for stews, curries, braised dishes, and bite-sized plant-based meat concepts. Product developers can choose the ideal structure depending on cooking style, texture goal, and market positioning.
Whether youâre creating a new plant-based product or optimizing an existing recipe, David & Kitchen TSP offers excellent taste performance, nutritional value, and cost efficiency â making it a smart choice for brands targeting the growing global plant protein market.
Benefits
- Classic & Reliable : Made from defatted soy flour with over 50% proteinâideal for meat-like textures.
- Versatile & Absorbent : Its soft yet firm texture soaks up sauces and seasonings easily.
- Frozen for Freshness : Keeps flavor and structure intact for extended shelf life.
- 100% Made in Taiwan : Produced under strict quality standards with advanced extrusion tech.
- 100% Vegan Line : Safe for vegetarian and vegan applications, free from animal products.
- Nutrient-Rich & Cost : Effective-High in protein, low in fatâperfect for budget-friendly meal prep.
- Ideal for Ground Meat Alternatives : Great in stir-fries, dumpling fillings, sauces, meatballs, and patties.
How Can TSP Improve Production Yield and Cost Efficiency in Plant-Based Meat Formulations?
Our textured soy protein absorbs 2â2.5 times its dry weight in water, significantly increasing product juiciness and overall production yield while reducing formulation costs. With 50%+ protein and neutral flavor, TSP seamlessly integrates into burger patties, sausages, and ground meat alternatives, delivering authentic meat-like texture without compromising nutritional value. Contact us to receive samples and technical specifications tailored to your production requirements.
For wholesalers, food manufacturers, restaurant brands, and plant-based product developers targeting the growing vegan and flexitarian markets, David & Kitchen TSP offers an optimal balance of nutritional value, cost efficiency, and production yield enhancement. Our TSP is particularly well-suited for Asian culinary applications including Taiwanese braised minced meat rice, mapo tofu, dan dan noodles, Japanese curry, and Southeast Asian stir-fries, while also excelling in Western-style plant-based meats. Produced under strict quality control in certified facilities with no artificial additives or preservatives, each batch ensures clean-label compliance and meat-like bite characteristics that satisfy diverse international taste preferences. Whether optimizing existing recipes or developing new plant-based products, our textured soy protein provides the scalable, high-value protein source essential for modern sustainable food innovation.

