Profusion Organic Vegan Pea and Fava Protein Chunks, 125g - High Protein & Gluten-Free - Soya-Free Meat Substitute

I am not normally an advocate of meat substitutes and prefer to eat fresh veg, beans and lentils but as a vegan I like to add a bit more variety to my meals as my usual dishes can get watery and quite acidic with lots of veg, beans and lentils. This did what I wanted it to, it absorbs water and seasoning very well much like mushrooms or aubergine and adds texture to dishes, it also crisps up very nicely using an air frier without need for oil. However, I think I would have preferred without the salt (unsalted version?) and I am not sure whether the 'concentrates' contained within are nearly as nutritious as eating peas and fava beans which are great foods. Despite these aspects, the option contains high fibre, high protein and low fat content which is healthier than the majority of substitutes out there. I find it tasty but it is based on adding garlic, onions and seasoning. it balances my meal for me and also means I don't necessarily need to add as much carbohydrate such as pasta or rice since it is filling and satiating which I like. Overall, good and I will most likely keep for two meals a week to add some variation. Good price, available on amazon and Holland & Barrett which is useful and fair quality ingredients.

Love these! I can’t eat a lot of soya or Quorn and struggle to find a veggie meat alternative. These are perfect and so versatile. The suggestion on the packet of soaking them with a stock cube/bit of bullion/MSG is great and gives them more umami flavour because they’re tasteless otherwise. They don’t take long to soak and they’re a solid amount of protein for the calories too! Will buy again and again for sure

If you are allergic to soya, then these are for you. They are tasteless, so will soak up any flavouring that you add to them. A really nice alternative to soya

A game changer if you're trying to have more "vegan" options in your diet. Its very easy to cook, simply need to let it soak with boiling water and then drain it as much as you can. I then simply cook it on the pan with a bit of oil and let it completely cooked before adding any sauce. The texture is amazing, it almost tast like chicken.

We really like these. They are much nicer than soya chunks which are often rather hard even if soaked. These had a ncie texture and cooked well in casseroles. Obviously they need flavouring but then that is the same for soya chunks.

Thought we'd give this a bash, it does have a soft, slight give in texture unlike the chewy soya chunks and eve when cooked and left in fridge, it retains that same texture. We think it's quite expensive for what it is but for those who can't eat soya it's a good option. Takes up flavour it's given. How did we feel? Incredibly farty. Oh, boy, and the farts stunk! Husband says they were unreal! It reminds me of the gas produced when eating Quorn, you could power a whole city! Husband also felt a little queasy so he'll avoid next time. I thought it was fine apart from the gassiness. I've got 3 packs left, don't think I'll buy more but it was a good experiment, I think I'll stick with adding more lentils and beans for the veggie protein.

Love these- few ingredients, High protein, absorb the flavours that you are cooking with.

I've taken to frying some colour onto them BEFORE I hydrate them. They take the frying better. They work well in curry and most sauce dishes.