How long does cooked TVP keep in the fridge?
How long can I keep cooked textured vegetable protein (soy) in fridge and does it matter if it is mixed with for example some spices and rice? Will it then shorten the duration of how long it's good to eat?
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For long term storage of TVP once it has been cooked, I prefer to bake it into crumbles so that the moisture is reduced (and it adds to the toothsomeness of it) before storage. To bake it into crumbles, just lay out in small meatball-style heaps on parchment and bake until dried through.
This is beneficial in both freezer (yes, it freezes very well and reheats in about the same time as when refrigerated) and refrigerator storage as the moisture will burn in the freezer and turn the TVP texture grainy, and in the fridge it can soak up some stray smells easily.
When wet, I find that storing it for between 3-5 days doesn't make it too soggy and limp when reheating, for longer than that I find it preferable to freeze not for the sake of contamination but because it preserves the texture better and the flavor and takes up less fridge space.
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How long does TVP last once cooked?
TVP has a long shelf life; kept dry in an airtight container, unflavored products last indefinitely. Flavored varieties can be kept in a sealed container in your pantry for up to a year. Leftovers of dishes made with TVP should be refrigerated in an airtight container and consumed within three or four days.How long does cooked soya last in the fridge?
about three days In the fridge, cooked soybeans can be kept in an airtight container for about three days.Can TVP be reheated?
Can You Reheat TVP? TVP can be reheated as many times as needed. As noted above, cooked TVP can be stored in the fridge or freezer. Interestingly, frozen TVP doesn't typically take much longer to reheat than refrigerated TVP.How long does soya meat last in the fridge?
Sterile-looking stuff. Anything should be OK for 3 days after cooking if it's been well refrigerated. Reheat to piping hot for dinner.How to Cook with TVP
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I've kept mine in the fridge (unmixed with other things) for over a week without any issues. I'd say it's probably safe to keep slightly longer than meat because it doesn't have the same levels of naturally occurring bacteria.
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