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Soy Protein Isolate

Concentrated isolated soy protein.

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About Soy Protein Isolate

Soy protein isolate is a concentrated soy-protein ingredient made by separating most of the soybean’s nonprotein components and recovering the protein fraction. It is used in protein drinks, powdered mixes, meat and dairy alternatives, bakery products, sauces, and other prepared foods.

As a dry ingredient it is usually a fine cream-colored powder with a mild bean-like flavour, though washing, heating, drying, and formulation affect its taste and solubility. It can provide binding, thickening, foaming, or structure, especially when hydrated and combined with other ingredients.

It is sold as plain powder and may also be instantized, hydrolyzed, or blended with carriers and other ingredients. Hydration turns the powder into a smooth or thickened mixture, while cooking can firm or set it. Particle size and processing affect dispersibility, texture, and the appearance of the finished food.

Ingredient type
derived ingredient
Form
isolate

Forms & related ingredients

  • Soybeanderived from · Soy Protein Isolate → Soybean

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English

Soy Protein Isolate

English

Soy protein isolate, potassium type

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Soy Protein Isolate nutrition & diet

Soy Protein Isolate nutritional value

Soy protein isolate

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
335kcal
Protein
88.3g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
3.4g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Identify whether the isolate is a dry powder, beverage ingredient, molded product, or rehydrated preparation before interpreting a portion. Check accompanying sweeteners, oils, flavorings, and binders, because the surrounding formulation may contribute substantially. Preparation with water differs from inclusion in a complete food.

Compare the right form: Match references to isolated soy protein in the same dry powder, textured, beverage, or rehydrated form, with brand formulation noted.

Diet considerations

Soy protein isolate is derived from a plant, while finished foods may contain milk, egg, gelatin, or other animal ingredients. Cereal-based carriers, coatings, sweeteners, and sauces can alter compatibility and carbohydrate patterns. Brand and recipe details matter more than the isolate name alone.

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: USDA FoodData Central — Soy protein isolate ↗. 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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