Many vegetarain products that are commonly made from soy are now also made with non-soy propducts because research has shown that eating too much soy can be very damaging to the body. Such non-soy products include....
* Cheeses made from ground nuts (almonds, cashews, etc.)
* Milks made from almonds, coconut milk, hemp, rice
* Alternative meat products made from coconut meat, vegetables, rice proteins
* Alternative soy protein powders made from rice protein powder
Most emulsifiers are vegetarian; the most common is soy lecithin, which is made from soy beans.
There are many types of vegetarian burgers - TVP burgers, kidney bean burgers, lentil burgers, vegetable burgers, nut burgers, tabbouleh burgers, falafel burgers, soy burgers, mushroom burgers. Mainly soy protein concentrate.
Yes. Lecithin is made from soy, as far as I know. Some lecithin is derived from soy bean oil, and some is derived from animal fat.. Best to go to a natural health/ vegetarian store.
A vegetarian stake can be made of soy, beans, mushrooms or vegetables. It is called a steak because of its shape. It can be store bought or homemade. There are numerous recipes on the internet.
Okara is the slurry by-product of soy milk making, it is not a curd. It can be used fresh or dried in vegetarian recipes.
Tofu
The difference between "normal" cheese and a vegetarian cheese is the type of rennet that is used. An animal based rennet is typical in regular cheese, whereas in a vegetarian cheese it would be planet based. Rennet is used for coagulation in the process of making cheese.
Certain studies have indicated that soy may increase estrogen levels in the body. So if your vegetarian diet included a lot of soy, it may be possible.
imitation bacon bits are USUALLY made from soy products, they are vegetarian friendly. check the ingredient listing, usually can find per brand online.
Would it be called vegetarian cheese if it was made with cow's milk? No. It would be just called cheese because that's what cheese is: fat in the form of curds and salt as well as bacteria made from cow's milk.
Yes. Consuming too much soy can be detrimental to a person of any age as the excess soy can be damaging to the liver.
Vegetarian "ground beef" if made from non-meat products. It depends on the exact brand for what ingredients are used, but it is often a mix of grains (quinoa, oats, barley berries, etc.) and soy, with flavorings and herbs and spices.