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From:	Jeff Novick, MS, RD, LD, LN (novick.vegsource.com)
Subject:	Re: spy protein
Date:	September 6, 2007 at 11:01 am PST

In Reply to: spy protein posted by glenda on September 6, 2007 at 10:33 am:

No.

Based on some standard definitions...

Texturized Vegetable Protein (TVP) or Texturized Soy Protein (TSP) is made from soy flour that contains around 50% soy protein. It is usually used as (or in) a "meat" substitute.

Isolated Soy Protein is derived from defatted soy flour and is a highly refined or purified form of soy protein with a minimum protein content of 90% It is often used as a protein supplement or to increase protein content of foods.

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