Textured Wheat Protein
Fibrous Ingredient for Plant-Based Meat
Textured wheat protein (TWP) is a dry plant protein product made by extruding wheat gluten into a fibrous, meat-like structure. Rehydrated in water it gains a chewy, fibrous texture and is used in place of meat in plant-based burgers, meatballs, döner and sausage alternatives, ready meals and fillings, or as an extender in meat products. PERDIST compares protein content, piece size (mince, chunk, slice), rehydration ratio, colour and microbiological values against the supplier specification for wholesale textured wheat protein requests and offers different sizes and colours with their documents. For wholesale textured wheat protein PERDIST proposes a lot from the piece size, hydration behaviour and application; a sample and the technical sheet accompany the quotation. For plant-based meat producers the packaging and delivery plan follow the production calendar. The gluten declaration is stated clearly in the product documents.
Product and Application Details
| Product definition | Dry, fibrous textured plant protein produced by extruding vital wheat gluten; mince, chunk or slice formats. |
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| Typical properties | Protein ≥ 65–75% (dry basis), moisture ≤ 10%, rehydration ratio about 1:2.5–3, light beige to brown colour (caramel-coloured options). Contains gluten. |
| Applications | Plant-based burgers, meatballs, döner, sausages and nuggets; ready meals, fillings and sauces; extender in meat products; vegetarian dry mixes. |
| Formulation note | Rehydrate 10–20 minutes in warm water or seasoned liquid before use; chewier and more neutral than soy protein. Used with methylcellulose or transglutaminase as binder. |
| Documents | Specification, COA, allergen statement (gluten) and origin document are shared with the quotation to the extent the supplier provides them; halal and non-GMO statements are checked per product. |
| Shelf life and storage | Typically 12–18 months in unopened packaging; store dry, cool and odour-free. |
| Packaging | Typically 20–25 kg kraft bags with PE inner liner; pallets of 500–1000 kg. Big bags considered on request. |
| Minimum order | Usually one pallet (500 kg). Smaller quantities for trial production are stated in the quotation depending on product and supplier. |
| Shipping | Road and sea freight; transported and stored on pallets in closed packaging in a dry, cool (≤25 °C), odour-free place. |
| Origin | Common origins: European Union, China, Türkiye. Documented per lot in the quotation. |
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About Textured Wheat Protein
These answers come from the ingredient guide for this product. Read the full guide: What Is Textured Wheat Protein? Use in Plant-Based Meat and Wholesale Sourcing Guide
