Is Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP) Healthy?
Textured vegetable protein, or TVP, is often used as a meat replacement in vegetarian dishes. TVP is made of soybeans, but it is processed and usually sold as a dry mix. It is also available to purchase in ready-to-eat blocks. The agricultural giant Archer Daniels Midland made Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP) in the 1960s, and the company still owns the trademark for the product.