Soy curls

Soy curls are a soy-based meat alternative^[3][4] made by boiling and dehydrating soybeans, with a texture similar to that of chicken.^[5] Soy curls are prepared by boiling, baking or frying.

Soy curls

Soy curls with green beans and brown rice
Place of origin	United States
Region or state	Oregon
Created by	Butler Foods
Invented	c. 2000
Main ingredients	Soy beans
Similar dishes	Textured vegetable protein

Nutritional value per 100 g
Energy	333 kcal (1,390 kJ)
Carbohydrates	16.7 g
Sugars	3.33 g
Dietary fiber	10 g
Fat	15 g
Saturated	0 g
Trans	0 g
Protein	33.3 g
Vitamins and minerals Vitamins Quantity %DV† Vitamin A 0 IU Vitamin C 0% 0 mg Minerals Quantity %DV† Calcium 5% 67 mg Iron 50% 9 mg Sodium 0% 0 mg
Other constituents	Quantity
Cholesterol	0 mg
†Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults,[1] except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies.[2]

History

Soy curls were invented in Oregon by Butler Foods around the year 2000.^[6]