* Source : Indian Food Composition Table (NIN, Hyderabad, 2017) & Nutritive Value of Foods ICMR , JFST.
The typical Indian vegetarian diet is nutritious, yet it does not fulfill our protein requirements. An average adult should eat one gram of protein per kilo of body weight, according to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Over 80% of Indians have protein deficiency, reveals the Indian Market Research Bureau (IMRB).
Sakthi Soyas has taken a step to help Indian families bridge this nutrition gap, by introducing the Soya Sakthi range of easy-to-cook products. These are an affordable, superior quality source of vegetarian protein.
However, that is not the only nutrient soya chunks have to offer. A plus point is that they are ridiculously easy to add to your diet. Want to know more? Keep reading!
What are soya chunks made of?
Soya chunks are made using defatted soy flour which is available after the extraction of soy bean oil. This soy flour is then converted into Soya Chunk by extrusion process They are known as ‘The vegetarian’s meat’ as their nutritional profile is comparable to several non-vegetarian foods and soya chunks has the highest protein/gram ratio among all the vegetables. Soya chunks are also very versatile and can be used in all kind of recipes, since by default it is has neutral taste and absorbs maximum flavour, it can add an excellent juicy, chewy portion to the recipe.
What are the benefits of having soya chunks?
Soya chunks pack numerous benefits and enable faster muscle building and metabolism. They are great for the health of bone, hair and skin health. According to a 2015 study published in the journal Molecules, soya chunks are a wonder food that can cut off the bad cholesterol in the body and protect the heart from ailments. The study also discovered that soya chunks stop excess fat from accumulating around the organs, thus promoting weight-loss. The chunks are also loaded with fibre, thus allowing the food to pass slowly from the system and keeping you full for longer.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration(FDA) recommend inclusion of 25g of soy protien a day in your daily diet that effectively lowers the magnitude of cholesterol.
What is the nutrition value of soya chunks?
Soya Chunks are rich in proteins and omega 3 fatty acids. 100grams of
uncooked soya chunks have 52grams of protein, 13grams of dietary fire, they are also rich in calcium and iron, while providing no added sugar to body.
