Soy has become pretty popular over the years. There is basically soy everything anymore. Now there is soy chicken. It looks, tastes and feels just like regular chicken but its not. It low cost and has benefits like lowering cholesterol, preventing certain cancers (like prostate and breast), and strengthening bones. To create soy chicken the scientists start with soy proteins that are extracted from soy flour. Then it goes into the extrusion cooking process. The taste appeal and appearance is that of a regular chicken breast. The FDA says individuals should have 25 grams of soy in their diet, this would be a great way to get the soy and have the benefits of a meat product.
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Saturday, February 6, 2010
Chicken...or Soy?
Soy has become pretty popular over the years. There is basically soy everything anymore. Now there is soy chicken. It looks, tastes and feels just like regular chicken but its not. It low cost and has benefits like lowering cholesterol, preventing certain cancers (like prostate and breast), and strengthening bones. To create soy chicken the scientists start with soy proteins that are extracted from soy flour. Then it goes into the extrusion cooking process. The taste appeal and appearance is that of a regular chicken breast. The FDA says individuals should have 25 grams of soy in their diet, this would be a great way to get the soy and have the benefits of a meat product.
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