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Commonly asked Questions about Nutrela
It is an annual summer
leguminous plant naïve to Eastern Asia. Soya is oil rich and protein
rich bean. Soyabean had been known the world over as unmatched amongst
oil seeds for its nutritive qualities, and is acknowledged as the
Protein King for its highest protein content besides having an
abundance of mineral salts and Vit. A, B, & D. Origin: The Soyabean
plant called “Glycine Ussuriensis” is a native of Eastern Asia
viz., China, Korea, Manchuria, Mongolia and Japan. Uses and importance:
Soyabean is very useful in the preparation of bread, biscuits, cakes,
pastries, soups, pulse analogues, extruded snacks etc. It is rich in proteins, fat, carbohydrates, mineral salts and vitamins A, B & D and when sprouted contains vitamin C. It s also rich in mineral salts of calcium, sodium, manganese and phosphorus. Industrially, Soyabean oil extracts are use in the manufacture of vanaspati, margarine, vegetable ghee, etc. and also a s medium of paints, varnishes, linoleum, printing inks etc. Soya oil contains lecithin and Vitamin A and it is usually substituted for olive oil. After the oil extraction, the resulting residue cake/meal is very rich in protein and mineral salts. And very valuable as fertilizer or as feed for livestock or for preparing flour for general consumption. Defatted Soya flour is of great importance in diabetic dietary. Since its starchy contents and saccharides are low, it s well suited for diabetic patients. Soyabean Composition: 38% protein; 15% Soluble carbohydrates (Sucrose, stachyose, raffinose, others; 15% Insoluble carbohydrates (Dietary fibre); 18% Oil (0.5% Lecithin) 14% Moisture, Ash, others. Is Soyabean a recent discovery...? No. Soyabean is one of the oldest forms of nutrition in the world. Even 400 years ago the Chinese were using Soya. But, yes, in India Soya is quite a recent discovery. Soybeans succeed in nearly all types of soil – but grows in fertile or sandy loam. In India they are grown mainly in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Hrayana and Punjab. The world’s largest producers are the USA and China. Is it true that Soya is the World’s richest source of proteins? Yes. Unit for Unit, the protein content in Soya is highest amongst all food items
What is the vitamin content in Nutrela... ? Nutrela is a good source of B-group vitamins. Other vitamins present in significant quantities are E and K. Are mineral also present in Nutrela ? Nutrela is abundant in calcium and magnesium – both essential for strong bones. It is rich in iron content, a vital element for blood purity. Is Nutrela good for Children...? Yes. It is good to an extent that doctors recommend it for infant diet. Nutrela is easily digestible. It contains all essential amino acids for forming of body tissues, repairing damages and providing vigor. How good is Nutrela for adults? It is excellent for adults. Remember protein intake is as important for adults as for children. Nutrela’s low fat and high protein content is ideal for grown-ups. Especially for Cardiac and Diabetic patients. The abundance of iron in Soya makes it a good diet for pregnant or nursing mothers and convalescents. In what preparation can Nutrela be used? Your choice is as wide as your imagination! Nutrela is terrific in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian preparations. # Check out your favorite dishes in our z section. How good it is as meat extender? Nutrela is an excellent meat extender – it not only provides quantity but also quality (by enriching the protein content). Because it increases the food value, well-known hotels and restaurants increasingly add Soya Chunks and Granules to their meat dishes. Is Nutrela a good vegetable /dairy product extender? Yes it has infinite applications in vegetarian preparations. Nutrela blends superbly in light vegetarian snacks, breakfast foods, whole vegetarian meals and eve nsweet dishes. Is the flavour or appearance of a dish altered by the use of Nutrela? Not at all. Nutrela owing to its neutral taste has the unique blend with any food – taking on its flavour and taste. We have talked about the nutritional aspect of Nutrela. What about economic aspects? Nutrela is economical in two ways. First, nutrition for nutrition. It is less expensive than meat, milk, eggs or any other food item. (A 250 gm pack of Nutrela High Protein Soya Food is equivalent to the protein content of 3 ½ lt. Of milk; 1 kg of mutton; 24 eggs). Second, Nutrela reduces cooking shrinkage substantially. Finally, why is Nutrela called as the food of future? With more mouths to feed and less food to go around, the alternatives are quite limited. Soya offers a solution: it is easy to grow, very nutritious and highly versatile. Food scientists already rank Soya, with the inventions of bread, as one of the truly great food inventions.
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