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Soy Protein Concentrate

Concentrated soy protein ingredient.

Soy Protein Concentrate — illustrative ingredient image

About Soy Protein Concentrate

Soy protein concentrate is a soy-derived ingredient made by removing part of the nonprotein components of soybeans while retaining a substantial portion of the soybean protein. It is sold as a powder, granule, or textured material and can range from pale cream to tan.

Its flavor, water absorption, and texture depend on the starting soy material and processing. It is used in meat alternatives, protein beverages, baked goods, cereals, soups, sauces, and other formulated foods, either dispersed as a powder or hydrated into a more substantial ingredient.

Some products are texturized to create fibrous or porous pieces, while others remain a fine powder for blending or binding. Soy protein concentrate is distinct from soy flour and soy protein isolate, although commercial products may combine it with other soy ingredients. Hydration and cooking can change its texture and handling.

Ingredient type
derived ingredient
Form
concentrate

Forms & related ingredients

  • Soybeanderived from · Soy Protein Concentrate → Soybean

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Local names for soy protein concentrate

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English

Soy Protein Concentrate

English

soy protein concentrate (acid wash)

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English

soy protein concentrate (alcohol extraction)

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English

Soy protein concentrate, produced by acid wash

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English

Soy protein concentrate, produced by alcohol extraction

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Soy Protein Concentrate nutrition & diet

Soy Protein Concentrate nutritional value

Soybeans, soy protein, concentrated — MEXT 04056

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the explicitly named reference form.

Calories
313kcal
Protein
58.2g
Carbs
27.9g
Fat
1.7g

Per 100 g edible portion. Values use MEXT 2023 with March 2026 corrections; the English food name is matched by food code from the official English edition. Carbohydrate is total carbohydrate by difference. Values in parentheses in the source are estimates reported by MEXT. This reference does not cover other preparations or brands.

Portions & preparation

Use the labeled ingredient form and preparation, such as dry powder, textured pieces, or rehydrated product. Portion interpretation should distinguish the concentrate itself from water, binders, flavorings, and cooking losses. Processing can change texture and recipe use without establishing a universal nutritional profile.

Compare the right form: Match references to soy protein concentrate in its exact dry, textured, powdered, or rehydrated form, including recipe ingredients and preparation state.

Diet considerations

This ingredient originates from soybeans, but finished products may include dairy, egg, gelatin, flavorings, or other additions. Cereal flours, coatings, and sauces can change compatibility and carbohydrate patterns. For a blend, brand formulation, processing aids, and the prepared serving require review.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically incompatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically incompatible
This profile falls outside the conventional paleo pattern used here (grains and pseudograins, legumes, dairy or refined sugar).
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan, 2023 supplement, corrected March 2026 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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