SUPRO® TEX textured soy protein
SUPRO® TEX is a textured soy protein engineered to replicate the fibrous structure and eating experience of meat, providing a complete protein source for plant-based food manufacturing at industrial scale.
Overview
SUPRO TEX is produced through thermoplastic extrusion of soy protein isolate, creating aligned protein fibers that mimic the texture of animal muscle tissue. The ingredient provides a complete amino acid profile and is designed for integration into high-speed food manufacturing lines without requiring significant process modification. It serves as the structural protein base for plant-based burgers, nuggets, sausages, and ready meal components.
Technical specifications
- Protein source: soy protein isolate, textured via thermoplastic extrusion
- Protein content: complete amino acid profile
- Texture: aligned fibers mimicking animal muscle tissue structure
- Applications: plant-based burgers, nuggets, sausages, ready meals
- Manufacturing: compatible with existing high-speed food processing lines
- Format: dry textured pieces requiring hydration before use
- Nutritional: complete protein, non-GMO options available
Technology readiness level
TRL 9 — commercially available and widely used in plant-based food manufacturing globally.
About IFF
IFF is a global leader in the creation and manufacture of food, beverage, health, biosciences, and scent solutions. The company develops ingredients and specialty products, such as flavors, fragrances, enzymes, cultures, probiotics, and soy proteins, by combining biotechnology, chemistry, and sensory science. Their operations are built on a deep understanding of consumer insights and market-driven research, utilizing proprietary technologies in encapsulation, protein engineering, and microbial fermentation to deliver high-performance, sustainable innovations.
These solutions are provided to a wide range of manufacturers, including producers of dairy, meat, beverages, bakery, confectionery, personal care, and home care goods. By partnering with customers to enhance nutritional value, texture, fragrance, and functional performance, IFF enables brands to meet changing consumer preferences and regulatory standards. The company supports its global customer base through regional creative centers and research and development laboratories, which help ensure product efficacy and local market relevance.
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