The Plant-Based Trader Joe's Product That's A Fantastic Protein Option
NEWS
By ALLISON LINDSEY
Trader Joe's aisles are packed with items that keep shoppers returning — even the vegans. Among the plant-based options, soy chorizo consistently ranks as a standout favorite.
Soy chorizo replicates the classic flavor of chorizo, a pork-based sausage seasoned with a blend of paprika, garlic, and chili, but uses soy-based protein instead of meat.
The chorizo alternative, colloquially termed soyrizo, mimics the real deal while packing bold flavor, earning high praise from vegan and non-vegan shoppers alike.
In a VegNews poll, which got over 50,000 votes, soyrizo ranked No. 6 on the best vegan food items at Trader Joe's and was the first plant-based meat alternative to make the list.
It also ranked No. 1 in the "Meat(less)" category during Trader Joe's 2017 Customer Choice Awards. On Reddit, one customer said they loved it despite not being a vegetarian.
