What is hydrolyzed soy protein?
Hydrolyzing is a process by which the protein in soy is broken down into its constituent amino acids through a chemical process called acid hydrolysis. Q: I have Celiac Disease and my doctor says I cannot eat anything containing “gluten” from grain of any kind, or anything made from a grain. Is the maltodextrin in your seasoning packets made from grain? A: Maltodextrin is a hydrolyzed starch sourced primarily from corn. Flavor companies use acid or enzymes to modify the starch into simple sugars called maltos and dextrins. Varying degrees of sweetness can be achieved this way. Corn is in fact a grain. The barley in our soups is also a grain. All of Hurst’s 15 Bean Soups contain barley and the seasoning packets contain maltodextrin. However, Hurst’s® Confetti Lentil Soupreme DOES NOT contain maltodextrin in the seasoning packet or barley in the soup. We carry many packaged beans that DO NOT have seasoning packets or barley, and they would be safe to eat as well. Q: I live in an elevatio
