It is an excellent source of protein derived from soy beans. It is used in a variety of foods such as salad dressings, soups, substitute for minced meat (hence it is known as "vegetable meat"), powdered drinks, cheeses, non-dairy cream, frozen desserts, substitute for whipped cream , breads, breakfast cereals, pasta. Also in specialized nutritional preparations such as: infant formulas, protein modules of plant origin and also as one of the components of animal feed.