Nitrites, which are potent carcinogens, are formed during spray drying, and a toxin called lysinoalanine is formed during alkaline processing.24 Numerous artificial flavorings, particularly MSG, are added to soy protein isolate and textured vegetable protein products to mask their strong «
beany» taste, and impart the flavor of
meat.25
Numerous artificial flavorings, particularly MSG, are added to TVP products to mask their strong «
beany» taste, and impart the flavor of
meat.