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This tag currently includes one supplied member: soy protein isolate, a refined soy protein ingredient for human-food formulation. Learn how its dry-basis protein threshold, physical form, functionality and allergen information shape bulk purchasing decisions.

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Plant-based food ingredients

What this collection includes

This Plant-based food collection currently has one supplied member: soy protein isolate (SPI), a refined soy protein ingredient for human-food formulation. The collection is therefore focused on this ingredient, not a broad selection of plant proteins. Codex defines soy protein isolate as having at least 90% protein on a dry-weight basis. When comparing specifications, check whether each protein result is reported on a dry basis or as received; those figures are not directly interchangeable.

Choosing a form and function

SPI is distinct from soy flour and soy protein concentrate. It may be sold in different physical forms, including powder, granules or texturized forms. Soy proteins can contribute emulsification, foaming, gelation, and water- or oil-holding, but the ingredient name alone does not establish how a particular lot will perform. Processing and the food formulation affect functionality.

Bulk purchasing considerations

Start with the intended product and process: beverage dispersion, a heat-set texture, or an extruded food can call for different functional evidence. Review the specification for protein and moisture, noting the measurement basis, and request application-relevant technical data. Also check the ingredient statement, physical form, lot documentation and allergen information. Soy is a major food allergen in the United States, so allergen declarations and cross-contact controls matter to ingredient selection and finished-product labeling.

Common questions.

What does “soy protein isolate” mean?+

Codex defines soy protein isolate as a soy protein product with at least 90% protein on a dry-weight basis. Check the reported basis when comparing it with an as-received result.

Is soy protein isolate the same as soy flour or concentrate?+

No. They are distinct soy ingredients. Confirm the specific product identity and composition in its specification rather than treating the names as interchangeable.

Does every soy protein isolate work the same way in food?+

No. Processing and the target food system affect functionality. Ask for technical data related to your intended application and evaluate the ingredient in your formulation and process.

What should food buyers check for soy allergen management?+

Review the ingredient’s allergen declaration and manufacturer information about cross-contact controls. Assess labeling requirements for your own finished food.

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