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Sun, Jul-27-03, 07:54

bowtiej

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soy question

This newby wants to know the diff between soy flour and soy protein islolate....other than the large price difference. Thanks Bow

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Sun, Jul-27-03, 08:12

peckish

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you might be interested this website: http://tofu.bc.ca/soy101/resources.html

According to the information there, soy protein isolate is:

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...the most highly refined soy protein. Containing 90 percent protein, soy protein isolates possess the greatest amount of protein of all soy products.

... as opposed to soy flour, which:

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...contains 50 percent protein as well as the dietary fiber and soluble carbohydrates from the soybean

Hope that helps you.

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Sun, Jul-27-03, 08:41

peckish

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Sun, Jul-27-03, 08:50

Karen

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Kewl! I buy various products from one of the Superior tofu factories here in Vancouver.

Plain isolate is also very low in carbs - depending on the brand - and is virtually tasteless. It does have a bit of graininess if you are using it in things like shakes but is a great baking ingredient.

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Differences between soy flour, soy protein concentrate and isolated soy protein

Karen