A method for preparing multipurpose ready-to-use, high-protein soy
granules from texturized vegetable protein having protein content in the
range of 45-52% and moisture content in the range of 3 to 8% said process
comprising the steps of partial hydration of the texturized vegetable
protein pieces/chunks for a period of 15 min to 2 hour such that the
moisture content is between 15-25%, equilibration of partially hydrated
soy pieces/chunks for a period between 15 minutes and 4 hours,
disintegration of the equilibrated soy chunks/pieces by using a shearing
machine to obtain a granule size of 1 to 6 mm, and drying the
disintegrated granules at a temperature between 40-80.degree. C. for a
period between 15 min to 3 hours by using a tray dryer to obtain the
multipurpose ready-to-use, high-protein soy granules.