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TEXTURED SOYA PROTEINSTextured Vegetable Protein (known as TVP in minced & granular form), and known as Textured Soy Protein (TSP in chunks form) or soya meat has been around for more than 50 years. It contains 50% protein, little fat, no cholesterol and is very rich in fibre. It has an excellent neutral taste and flavour. It is an excellent binder for various processed meat products like sausages, burgers, meat patty, meat balls etc. When hydrated, its protein content equals to that of meat. Soya Textured Vegetable Protein is manufactured from Non-GMO defatted high PDI soya flour through a thermoplastic extrusion process under high temperature & pressure.

This is a short time cooking process which transforms it into a fibrous, insoluble, porous network that can soak up as much as more than three times of its weight in liquids. Soya Textured Protein is one of the most important & common soya ingredients to be used in processed meat, beef, chicken & health foods. Soya TVP is available in a variety of sizes, shapes and colours to suit all the customer applications and satisfy the needs of all the food processors. Soya TVP is gaining high popularity as an ingredient for vegan burger due to its meat like texture.

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NUTRITIOUS & HEALTHY VEGETABLE PROTEIN

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TVP & SPC TVPWIDE ARRAY OF APPLICATIONS

TEXTURED SOYA PROTEIN CONCENTRATE

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Soya Protein Concentrate Textured Vegetable Protein, SPC TVP also known as Textured Soya Protein Concentrate has protein content ranging from 65 – 70. It is produced, using Non-GMO Soya Protein Concentrate as a raw material, in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours by the extrusion cooking process. Broadly 90% of its application areas are similar to that of TVP. SPC TVP possesses high water absorption power of 500%. It provides discreet, particulate pieces giving a more open texture, clean flavour and improved functionality. On hydration, it mimics the texture and appearance of meat fibres, therefore is used to extend or replace chicken, meat, beef or fish. It is used in ground processed meats, beef, poultry, pork and seafood; and also in vegan burgers and reconstituted mock meat products. It is used in ready-to-eat cereals, in nutrition bars to add protein

content, and in retort products such as stews, corned beef products etc. It offers superior functionality & stability even in stressed systems such as high fat or high moisture formulations and reconstitution of pre-cooked products. The unique and distinct feature of its applications is its higher inclusion rate which does not compromise with taste and flavour, enhances succulence, increases cook yields, reduces shrinkage and improves the shape retention in ground meat applications.

Much to the credit of the functional characteristics of Soya TVP, it is the best ingredient for meat, beef & chicken processors. It is widely used as a meat binder and meat extender in processed meat industry, in various fast foods like burgers, pizza toppings, hamburgers and also in various dishes, curries, vegetables & rice etc.

It is also used in ready meals, daily meals, soups, sauces & health foods. It has high water absorption power 375 ± 25%, which is very useful for meat processors. The high water absorption power, binding ability, fat/oil absorption, protein network formation and structure enhancing ability truly make it a unique

product. The growing availability of various meat alternatives in the market is making individuals more inclined towards its usage. Textured Soy Protein is used as a flavour binder in various cuisines, as it helps in absorbing oil, maintaining moisture level, and also in providing a better texture.

SPC TVP

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UNIQUE BENEFITS OF USING TVPTHE WELL DEMONSTRATED MAIN BENEFITS OF PRIME IMPORTANCE ARE• Excellent source of high proteins and dietary fibres

• High water absorption power 375 ± 25%

• Bland taste & odour, Longer shelf life, Low calorific value

• Low in total fat, saturated fats, and no cholesterol content

• Lowers breakage of the finished product

• Lowers cook shrinkage

• Delays fat & water separation

• Makes retention of meat juices easy

• Increases shelf-life of products

• Nutritious and convenient low-cost protein, best suited for health-conscious consumers

• Resembles meat in respect of nutrition and sensory characters

• High acceptance by the vegan and vegetarian population world-over

• Gaining high acceptance due to the increasing risk of diseases associated with meat, for instance coronavirus, bird flu, swine flu and many more viral & bacterial pathogens

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DEMAND OF CANNED FOOD PRODUCTS ON RISE DUE TO COVID 19

• The extruded products are dried to less than 8% of moisture and under normal storage conditions have a shelf-life of about 2 years. Freezers or cold storage are not required.

• Textured Vegetable Proteins can be fortified with vitamins, minerals and other supplements to provide balanced nutrition in the final canned product.

• Textured Vegetable Proteins maintain their structure upon hydration and provide a meat-like texture.

• They normally absorb three to five times of their weight in water and have good fat-absorption properties.

• They have low bacteria count in comparison to meats.

• The products can be coloured, flavoured and sized to resemble a wide variety of food products.

• They allow canners a means of making meat-like canned products in the off-season, thereby allowing year-round utilisation of equipment.

DUE TO THE ON-GOING PANDEMIC OF CORONAVIRUS, THE CONSUMPTION OF MEAT AND MEAT PRODUCTS IS SHOWING A DOWNWARD TREND AND PEOPLE WORLD-OVER ARE NOW PREFERRING VEGETARIAN FOOD AND PROTEINS.

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PARTICIPATED IN FOOD INGREDIENTS, EUROPE; HELD IN PARIS, FRANCE. 3rd – 5th DEC., 2019Fi Europe & Ni is the world’s leading food and beverage ingredients platform. Held biennially in a major European city, Fi Europe & Ni brings together the world's leading food and beverage suppliers, and specialists in research and development, production and marketing to showcase the most diverse range of new and innovative ingredients and services. Held in Paris in December 2019, Fi Europe & Ni offered Sonic Biochem's business a proven route to the market with its truly global audience. At the world’s leading food

ingredients show, Sonic got the advantage of having this unique opportunity to meet new and existing esteemed clients face-to-face and differentiate the company in the highly competitive food ingredients while showcasing its world class ingredients along with newly developed products. The company lay special emphasis on its new product range of Sunflower Lecithins and variants of Textured Protein for the growing vegan market.

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COMPANY EVENTS

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COMPANY EVENTS MIND SPARK CHAMPIONS CONTEST 2019-20

PARTICIPATION IN INDORE MARATHON 2020

Every year Sonic organises Mind Spark Champions Contest, in the memory of our beloved chairman, late Shri S. K. Matlani, to challenge the young team members in a creative manner. This event gives a platform to our mid-level employees to come-up with creative ideas and business solutions for the betterment of the organisation. From the various entries, the top ideas are awarded & executed by the management.

At Sonic, we always believe that work and play should go hand in hand. Sonic’s team members participated in Indore Marathon 2020 for the 6th consecutive year. Our Team Members come forward with enthusiasm and zeal to participate in the event every year. This participation is aimed at spreading health awareness in team members & indulging them in fitness activities so that they can lead a quality life.

Dear Friends,

We all are experiencing a first in a life-time experience due to Covid-19, which seems like a pause button for the world, pressed by some unknown power. Such a large scale lockdown with a hold on travel and fear to move out has taken a big toll on jobs, businesses, governments and economy.

The poor daily wage earners, migrant workers and petty services providers have been affected the most. Taking the responsibility to help such people, we have provided the following support through various NGOs and government agencies :

• 2500 PPE kits for paramedical staff in hospitals

• 4500 masks and 500 face-shields to the city police

• 2850 ration packets, containing 9.5 kg of basic food and raw materials

• Financial support equalling the cost of 1,00,000 food packets for the needy to the Indore Municipal Corporation, the Police Training College and 5 NGOs

I am glad to update you that even during the lockdown we have kept our operations running, so that we can serve our customers without any interruptions. Various difficulties in logistics, sourcing of material, managing operations with limited workers, absence of courier facilities, testing travel facilities etc. have been handled by our efficient and customer-driven teams at all locations to keep the supplies on.

Following all the safety guidelines helped us maintain all the directives by the Indian Government from day one of the lockdown. We are also taking adequate safety measures to safeguard our teams, their families, plants and surroundings.

We have continued our new products’ and facilities’ operationalisation during lockdown. I am glad to share the development of Textured Soya Protein Concentrate and the operationalisation of a new facility for Phosphatidyl Choline 50. These products are used in vegan burgers and Vitamin C delivery system to human body, and are very useful in the post Covid-19 era.

Stay Healthy, Stay Safe!Best Regards,

Girish MatlaniManaging Director

SONIC BIOCHEM’S EFFORTS AGAINST COVID

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International business has been hit very badly due to Covid -19 pandemic and soy complex is not an exception. We don’t know how long it will continue but the world is learning to live with the coronavirus. With these sprits, let us talk about the world soya figures to understand future market directions.

• As per USDA report, world soy crop production would be 362.7 million tons

• USA may produce 112.2 million tons as against 96.7 million tons production of the last year

• Brazil may produce 131 million tons as compared to 124 million tons of the last year

• Argentina may produce 53.5 million tons as against 51 million tons production of the last year

• India may harvest 10.5 million tons against 9.3 million tons of the last year

• China’s harvest would be of 17.5 million tons

• Overall world would witness an excellent crop in the year 2020-21

WORLD SOY OUTLOOK

SOME OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

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• China’s import for the next year would be in the range of 96 MMT against 92 MMT of last year

• Export of soya DOC from India may regain its market in 20-21 and may get 1.87 million tons export against 0.5 million tons of current year as per USDA estimates

• Brazil’s export of soy will remain same i.e. 83 million tons

• Argentina may face a sharp cut in export from 8 million tons to 6.5 million tons

• USA export of soy will get back to 55 million tons as against 45 million tons of last year

• Covid-19 pandemic caused labour shortage for Malaysia’s palm industry

• China says illegal hunting and trading of wild animals will be severely punished

• Indonesia cuts 2020 palm oil export outlook by 12%

• WTO says global goods trade index falls to lowest on record

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