{"product_id":"delmege-soyameat-chicken-flavor-90g","title":"DELMEGE SoyaMeat Chicken Flavor - 90g","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelmege SoyaMeat Chicken Flavor is a 90 g pack of dried textured soya chunks seasoned with Sri Lankan spices and a chicken-style flavouring, made in Sri Lanka by Delmege. Soak, squeeze and cook it into a curry, a dry devilled dish or a kottu filling as an everyday, shelf-stable meat substitute. Contains soy and mustard; the chicken taste comes from a nature-identical flavouring, not from chicken meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in Sri Lanka by Delmege Forsyth \u0026amp; Co. Ltd, 101 Vinayalankara Mawatha, Colombo 10, Sri Lanka, which manufactures and markets the Delmege soya range. Taprovan is the US retailer; it does not manufacture the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDelmege\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoyaMeat Chicken Flavor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 g \/ 3.2 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDried textured soya protein chunks with seasoning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eVariety\/flavor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChicken (nature-identical chicken flavouring)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eServing size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 g dry (1\/2 cup); 5 servings per pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSealed pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBarcode (EAN)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4792020101039\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContains soy and mustard; pack declares no genetically modified ingredients used (manufacturer declaration). Not labelled vegetarian; see Allergens below.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNutrition Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003ePer 100 g and per 18 g dry serving (1\/2 cup), 5 servings per pack, as printed on the pack\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePer 100 g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePer serving (18 g)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003e% Daily Value per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e327 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.00 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.00 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaturated fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.00 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.00 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCholesterol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.00 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.00 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSodium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e689 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e124 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal carbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eValues are for the dry product before soaking. Daily Value percentages are as printed on the pack; a dash means the pack prints no figure for that cell.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips from our warehouse in Bohemia, New York, and is packed for the carrier within one business day. Standard shipping is free on US orders of $69.99 or more; this is a standard-weight item, so it does not add a bulk-item fee (those apply only to 10 lb and 3 kg rice, 5 kg flour and 1.5 L drinks). Free pickup in Bohemia, NY is available for online orders. Unopened items can be returned within 30 days in their original sealed packaging; opened food cannot be returned. If your pack arrives damaged or the wrong item was sent, contact us as soon as you receive it and we will put it right. See the \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e for full details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetailed description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small dried chunks of defatted soya flour, pressed and dried so they soak up flavour like meat, packed with a spice blend built on coriander, chilli, cumin, fennel, fenugreek and cinnamon with garlic, curry leaves, lemon grass and pandan. Once rehydrated it has a chewy, fibrous bite and takes on whatever gravy it is cooked in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients.\u003c\/strong\u003e Defatted Soya Flour, Coriander, Chilli, Flavour Enhancer (E621), Cumin Seed, Nature Identical Chicken Flavour, Fennel Seed, Methi Seed, Cinnamon, Garlic, Mustard, Cloves, Cardamom, Screw Pine Leaves, Curry Leaves, Lemon Grass, Turmeric, Pepper, Mace, Nutmeg, Ginger. Ingredient wording and order vary slightly between pack versions; the pack you receive is the authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains soy and mustard. No chicken or other meat appears in the ingredient list; the chicken taste is a nature-identical flavouring, and the pack does not state whether that flavouring is plant- or animal-derived, so strict vegetarians should read the pack. No 'may contain' statement has been verified for this pack; check the pack if you have other allergies. Contains the flavour enhancer monosodium glutamate (E621).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak the chunks in hot water for about 10 minutes, squeeze dry, then fry with onion, green chilli, curry leaves and the seasoning, or simmer in a coconut-milk gravy. It goes with rice and dhal, bread, string hoppers or roti, and is a common filling for kottu. A 90 g (3.2 oz) pack gives two to three side portions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing ideas.\u003c\/strong\u003e Devilled with onion, capsicum and tomato ketchup as a side for fried rice; simmered in a red coconut-milk curry with potato; or chopped into a vegetable kottu with roti and egg. Cook it thoroughly before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as.\u003c\/strong\u003e සෝයා මීට් \/ சோயா மீட் · soya meat \/ soya mas\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dry place; keep the pack tightly sealed after opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Delmege Chicken Flavor soya meat contain real chicken?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo chicken is listed among the ingredients. The taste comes from a nature-identical chicken flavouring in the seasoning. The pack does not say whether that flavouring is plant- or animal-derived, and it carries no vegetarian mark that we have verified, so strict vegetarians should read the pack before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I cook it so it is not chewy or bland?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoak in hot water for about 10 minutes until fully soft, then squeeze out the water firmly so the chunks can absorb the gravy. Fry with onion, green chilli and curry leaves, or simmer in coconut milk with the seasoning, and cook thoroughly before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does one 90 g pack make?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pack is five servings of 18 g dry, which is half a cup each. Soaked, the chunks roughly triple in volume, so one pack gives two to three side portions for rice, or one generous main portion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the allergens?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt contains soy and mustard. The seasoning also contains monosodium glutamate (E621). No 'may contain' line has been verified for this pack, so check the pack if you have other allergies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from Indian soya chunks like Nutrela?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlain Indian soya chunks are unseasoned. Delmege packs the chunks with a Sri Lankan spice blend and a flavouring, so the curry needs only onion, chilli and coconut milk. It is the style most Sri Lankan households use for soya curry and devilled soya.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep the pack in a cool, dry place and seal it tightly after opening; it is a dry product and keeps for months in a cupboard. Refrigerate any cooked leftovers in a covered container.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DELMEGE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53108110721333,"sku":"001-DELM-SOCHFL-90G","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/0969\/8869\/files\/DELMAGESoyaMeatChickenFlavor-90g_0c5b5056-944f-429b-8aeb-f39ba64ee84a.avif?v=1788807216","url":"https:\/\/taprovan.com\/products\/delmege-soyameat-chicken-flavor-90g","provider":"Taprovan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}