Chapter 10: Nuts, Seed & Alternative Protein Foods

Question 1

Name 5 types of nuts available to the Irish consumer:

Answer 1

Pecans
Walnuts
Peanuts
Pistachios
Brazil nuts

Question 2

Give 2 advantages of including nuts in the diet:

Answer 2

They have a high LBV protein content
They add crunch and texture to dishes

Question 3

Give 2 disadvantages of including nuts in the diet:

Answer 3

1. Some people are dangerously allergic to nuts
2. Nuts are very high in saturated fat

Question 4

Name 3 types of seeds available to the Irish consumer:

Answer 4

Chia seeds, sunflower seeds & poppy seeds

Question 5

Explain why seeds are useful in the diet:

Answer 5

They add texture and interest to the diet, they also are a rich source of fibre, omega-3 fatty acids, vit E & HBV protein

Question 6

List 3 alternative protein foods

Answer 6

• Tofu
• Texturised Vegetable Protein
• Mycoprotein

Question 7

What is tofu?

Answer 7

Tofu is a soft white product made from soya milk

Question 8

What can tofu be used in?

Answer 8

Curries, stir fries, pies and salads

Question 9

What is TVP made from?

Answer 9

It is made from cooked soya flour

Question 10

When making TVP what do you do after the cooked flour?

Answer 10

It is dried and processed before being cut into chunks or steaks

Question 11

What do you have to do with TVP?

Answer 11

You have to reconstitute it with water

Question 12

What should you use TVP for?

Answer 12

Cottage pie, lasagna, bolognaise or burgers

Question 13

What does reconstitute mean?

Answer 13

It means restored to its original state by adding liquid

Question 14

List 2 other products made from soya beans:

Answer 14

Soya milk & soya sauce

Question 15

What is Quorn made of?

Answer 15

Mycoprotien

Question 16

What is mycoprotien ?

Answer 16

Edible fungi

Question 17

What is mycoprotien ?

Answer 17

Edible fungi

Question 18

List 3 Quorn products:

Answer 18

Cottage pie ( ready made )
Lasagne ( ready made )
Ready to cook mince

Question 19

Give another option for meat alternatives. Why are these good alternatives?

Answer 19

Pulse vegetables, they are low calorie, low cholesterol & high in protein

Question 20

List the nutritional value of tofu, TVP & mycoprotien, what (4) things do they all contain?

Answer 20

• HBV protein
• Low in fat & cholesterol, almost all fat is unsaturated
• contains B group vitamins
• high water content

Question 21

What 2 things does tofu not have in comparison to TVP or mycoprotien?

Answer 21

Carbohydrates & low amounts of minerals

Question 22

What 2 things do TVP & mycoprotien have/ not have in comparison to tofu?

Answer 22

TVP & mycoprotien contain:
- Carbs ( starch & fibre )
- contains calcium, iron & phosphorus, mycoprotien contains a good source of calcium

Question 23

What diets is the HBV protein in meat alternatives useful for? What should vegans be wary of?

Answer 23

Vegan & vegetarian diets. Vegans should be wary of some Quorn products as they have eggs in them.

Question 24

Do any meat alternatives have the same amount of protein as normal meat?

Answer 24

No

Question 25

Why are meat alternatives useful in meat eaters diets?

Answer 25

They are useful as meat extenders or as low- fat alternatives.

Question 26

What 2 diets are meat alternatives useful in?

Answer 26

Low fat & low calorie

Question 27

What vitamins are vegan & vegetarian diets lacking in?

Answer 27

B group vitamins

Question 28

What good source of vitamin is in meat alternatives?

Answer 28

B group vit

Question 29

What are meat alternatives cheaper than?

Answer 29

Most cuts of meat