Plant Basics - Hearty Plant Protein - Unflavored Chunks, 1 lb, Non-GMO, Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Vegan, Meat Substitute

I made the soup recipe listed on the packaging. I used the Better Than Bouillon vegetable base, veggies, pasta, and unflavored chunks. The soup was delicious and the now flavored chunks were also delicious but very spongy, I thought Meh and put it in the refrigerator. The next day I tried the soup again and it seemed that the proteins has set up overnight and had a great texture. I was impressed with the chunks and intend on trying different recipes. I am not a vegetarian, so I will also try some meat flavorings as well. I intend on hydrating different flavors and keeping them in the refrigerator as indicated on the product packaging. Storage of this dried product is very convenient.

After using TPVs in granular form, I found some soy based in chunks from a different brand. All powder and bad smell.First thing I noticed is this product has no odor. I gave it a three for taste as it is neutral. Also no powder content, thus high quality. All other ratings 5!.I tried as a salad crisp along with another brand I am trying. This product is a little more crunchy which is nice . After hydrating and pan cooking with vegies, it is a little less tender, but still goodAlso, This may be a substitute for nuts for snacking.. gives me crunch with higher protein and less calories.Good product, a bit pricy, but will re buy

I do my best as a vegetarian but this type of product at first is just unbelievably gross.Rubbery texture.....Which got a little better with spices and trying to become use to it. But in the end I had to toss it and scratch it off my list! 🤢1 star because I had to pick one.

This is an excellent soy substitute for meat. These are dried "chuncks" that have to be hydrated. I use a broth made from beef flavored "Better than Boullion" to hydrate them. The chunks can then be prepared like meat. Great for stews, tacos, casseroles and salads. This is a quality product that is cost effective given the price of meat. Similar products have been used for a long time by vegetarians.

It's perfect in soups, in my lentils, and today I added it to my charro beans. I love it! The perfect size.

I bought these thinking they'd be a low-fat, no saturated fat, no cholesterol meat substitute. I soaked some chunks in low fat gravy and heated them according to instructions. They were disgusting! I spit them out and immediately threw the bag in the trash. Perhaps I did something wrong, but they tasted just awful, both in texture and flavor. But then, not wanting to waste my purchase, I dug the bag back out of the trash and put it into my cache of dried last-chance disaster food. However, upon searching for high protein low sugar treats with no cholesterol and no saturated fat, and finding NONE...I remember my discarded bag. Opening it up again, I popped one of the dried chunks into my mouth. Very crunchy and chewy! Very satisfying! A tangy, nutty taste. Wow! An inexpensive, crunchy treat both low-fat and low-carb friendly! From disgusting to absolute dynamite! Bravo!

I’m not a vegan, but I prefer to have these when I cook a dinner for myself. It’s very easy to flavor these as chicken or beef, and then add a sauce. The texture is very similar to chicken, but you can use these in any meat meal. I also like that it’s more filling than meats. The only down side is that you need to add these at the end of your dish, so you can’t let them simmer in a sauce for a very long time, or else they will break down into a paste.

Made from Soy, not Pea Protein. Disappointed.