Alternative Proteins Africa

Alternative to Animal-based Meat

Food list

Tofu

Other names (local names):

Awara, Beske, Wara soya (Yoruba)

Origin:

Tofu originated in Eastern Asia and is made from soybeans 'ta-fou' which were first discovered in China and are one of the oldest crops in the world.

Nutritional value and benefits:

S/N

Nutritional component

Value  in 100 gram

1.

Calories

76 kcl

2.

Proteins 

8 g

3.

Carbohydrates

1.9 g

4.

Fats

4.8 g

5.

Water

86 g

Source: https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172476/nutrients

More information:

https://ounjealadun.com/2021/06/24/how-to-make-beske-awara-tofu/

https://thetastyveganchef.wordpress.com/2016/11/28/how-to-make-soya-bean-wara-nigerian-tofu/

Tempeh

Other names (local names):

 

Origin:

 Tempeh originated in today's Indonesia, almost certainly in Central or East Java, and is made from fermented soybeans.

Nutritional value and benefits:

S/N

Nutritional component

Value  in 100 gram

1.

Calories

192 kcl

2.

Proteins 

20.3 g

3.

Carbohydrates

7.6 g

4.

Fats

10.8 g

5.

Water

59.6 g

Source: https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174272/nutrients

More information:

https://luk.staff.ugm.ac.id/itd/artikel/Shurtleff-Aoyagi-HistoryOfTempeh.pdf

Seitan

Other names (local names):

wheat meat, gluten meat, vital wheat gluten or simply gluten

Origin:

Seitan is a food made from gluten, the main protein of wheat, and originated from Asia. It is a suitable alternative to soybean-based foods.

Nutritional value and benefits:

S/N

Nutritional component

Value  in 28 gram

1.

Calories

104 kcl

2.

Proteins 

21 g

3.

Carbohydrates

4 g

4.

Fats

0.5 g

5.

Water

59.6 g

Source: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/seitan#nutrients

More information:

https://www.vegannigerian.com/2021/04/

Seitan

Other names (local names):

 

Origin:

The jackfruit was domesticated independently in South Asia and Southeast Asia. The jackfruit is a multiple fruit composed of hundreds to thousands of individual flowers, and the fleshy petals of the unripe fruit are eaten. It has a meat-like structure making it a plant-based substitute for meat.

Nutritional value and benefits:

S/N

Nutritional component

Value  in one cup of raw, sliced jackfruit

1.

Calories

157 

2.

Proteins 

2.8g

3.

Carbohydrates

38.3g

4.

Fats

1.1g

Source: https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/health-benefits-jackfruit

More information:

https://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/jackfruit-nutrition-benefits-weight-loss-effect-recipes-and-more/

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/jackfruit-meat-alternative#:~:text=Jackfruit%20is%20an%20exotic%20fruit,recipes%2C%20appetizers%2C%20and%20desserts

https://www.purewow.com/food/how-to-cook-jackfruit

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