Soy Curls vs. TVP vs. Soya Chunks

The main difference between Soy Curls vs. TVP is that Soy Curls contain the entire soybean while TVP is made of defatted soy flour. Soy Curls also have a strip-like shape, while TVP is most commonly available in a large grain shape.

There’s often confusion about Soy Curls versus similar food items like textured vegetable protein (TVP), textured soy protein (TSP), Soya Chunks, Soy JOCK, and similar soy-based products. If brevity is your thing, only Butler Foods Soy Curls™ are soy curls, but let’s review the differences between the similar products and when each may be best used.

Food	Shapes	Flavor	Chew	Notes
Soy Curls	Strips	Somewhat neutral, slightly toasty aromatic flavor	Large range, from dense/meaty to tender.	Encouraging flavor, contains the whole soybean (protein, fats, carbohydrates)
Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP)	Grains, chunks, strips, slices	Very neutral	Typically soft, unremarkable	Typically made from defatted soy flour, sometimes used as filler for meat-based products like chili
Textured Soy Protein (TSP)	Same as TVP	Same as TVP	Same as TVP	Most TVP is actually TSP
Soya Chunks	Small chunks, nuggets, patties	Somewhat neutral	Can be tough or spongy	Great shapes available; more common outside USA
Soy JOCK	Thin slices	Very neutral	Very chicken-like	The most similar texture to thinly sliced chicken, but they don’t hold their own on the plate like a Soy Curl

Why Use Soy Curls?

Soy Curls are a unique plant-based alternative that offer both taste and texture. Unlike other options, Soy Curls have a natural, unprocessed toasted cereal grain-like flavor that can shine when simply seasoned. Additionally, their versatility in texture allows for a range of dishes, from dense and chewy to velvety and tender. With Soy Curls, you’ll be able to enjoy a delicious and wholesome plant-based meal every time.