Meat Substitutes
Meat substitutes are plant-based proteins that stand in for meat in your favorite recipes. Country Life Natural Foods carries pantry-friendly options — Butler Soy Curls, TVP, seitan-style roasts, young jackfruit, and vegan jerky — that cook up hearty and satisfying.
A family natural foods store since 1960, we stock the plant proteins we cook with at home: we don't sell what we won't eat. Most are shelf-stable, so wholesome protein is always on hand.


About Meat Substitutes
What you'll find
- Soy Curls & TVP — non-GMO Butler Soy Curls and textured vegetable protein chunks and mince
- Ready-style roasts — Not Turkey Roast, Not Meatloaf, vege shreds
- Whole-food picks — organic young jackfruit
- Snacks — vegan jerky and strips
Common questions
How do I cook Soy Curls or TVP? Rehydrate in warm water or broth, then season and sauté, bake, or simmer in sauces.
Are these soy-free? Some are — options like jackfruit are soy-free; check each label for ingredients.