What are veggie burgers usually made of?

Answer 1

Textured vegetable protein. Yup, its from soya. TVP is a byproduct of the extraction of soya oil from soybeans, so its very very cheap. (tofu is an altogether different soy product, there are also mushroom burgers).

Its made to look like protein and feel like protein when its eaten, that's why its called "textured". It also easily absorbs meat flavors and marinades. Most people are actually unable to distinguish ground pork/beef (as used in spaghetti meat sauces, hi-pro pizzas, etc) from TVP.

Most people would frown upon the use of TVP, thinking that its just a "cheap meat extender" to lower production costs. It is actually a good source of protein and is so much more healthier than animal protein sources. It has virtually no cholesterol, and is low in fat. The following health benefits are identified:

1. Soy and Heart Disease- decreases susceptibility of LDL cholesterol to oxidation, reducing arterial stiffness, lowering total and LDL cholesterol, and increasing HDL cholesterol, reducing the risk of coronary artery disease.

2. Soy and Cancer- anti-carcinogenic properties reduces risk of breast & prostate cancer. Isoflavones (genistein and daidzein) decreases the amount and size of cancer tumors.

3. Soy and Osteoporosis- Due to the similarity in the structures of the isoflavones and estrogen, isoflavones may reduce the rapid rate of bone loss associated with the onset of menopause. Epidemiological evidence has shown that Asian women who consume the highest levels of soy protein have elevated bone mineral density.

4. Soy and Diabetes- soy protein may help reduce symptoms associated with Type 2 Diabetes. Soy has been shown to decrease postprandial hyperglycemia, improve glucose tolerance, and decrease amounts of glycosylated hemoglobin.

5. Soy and Obesity- investigations in postmenopausal women found a favorable association between usual consumption of soy protein and a lower body mass index, higher HDL cholesterol concentration, and lower fasting insulin levels.

It is a good source of fiber, to help your gut clean up toxins. It is free from dangerous antibiotic residues found in animal proteins.

Answer 2

WIKIPEDIA SAYS: A veggie burger is a hamburger-style patty that does not contain meat. The patty of a veggie burger may be made, for example, from vegetables, textured vegetable protein (soy meat), legumes, nuts, dairy products, mushrooms, wheat, or eggs. and... Non-meat burgers are sold in supermarkets worldwide and these products are often semi-prepared with a minimum effort to cook. So my guess is its vegetarian :)

Answer 3

While frozen vegetarian burger patties are approximately the same shape and size as the equivalent hamburger, the resemblance often ends there.Original style Gardenburgers are made of grains, mushrooms and cheese.Boca Burgers, Gardenburger Hamburger Style and Morningstar Farms Better N' Burgers are usually made of soy protein.

Answer 4

I guessed soy patties with onion. It's okay to eat veggie burgers but watch out for extra gas.

Answer 5

Veggies.

Answer 6

Soy/soybeans

Answer 7

Soy protein. Sometimes beans and veggies (like shrooms, tomatoes, squash). Yum, they're good!

Answer 8

Soy Protein and dried vegetables

Answer 9

Tofu or soy beans. I know a sandwich place that uses, soy bacon.

Answer 10

Most likely soy