DESCRIZIONE
The invention relates to a method for making a food product that is suitable for human consumption, has a firm texture and is made from a mixture of protein- containing ingredients and vegetable. According to the invention, finely ground vegetable is first dejuiced in a separating device, such as a decanter, a press or a centrifuge, and the dejuiced vegetable is then kneaded into the protein-containing ingredients without further processing. The invention also relates to an ingredient for addition to food products suitable for human consumption, comprising dejuiced vegetable with a moisture content of at least 55%. The invention also relates to a dough or paste composed of protein, fat, starch, processing aids and vegetable, amongst other ingredients, whereby the vegetable is added in the form of a kneadable dejuiced vegetable, and also to products made from or with the said dough or paste.