Vegans: Where to find TVP crumbles (textured vegetable protein) ??

Submitted by Glystopher t3_10ggp8s in philadelphia

The mariposa co-op in west no longer carries it in their bulk aisle or anywhere else in the store.

The type I am looking for turns into almost like ground meat (you have to add water & flavor it of course) and is arguably better than frozen impossible meat or gardein. It’s also dry/dehydrated with a long shelf life.

Can’t stand when stores stop shit like selection/stock or abrupt hours changes, all of which have been rampant since Covid, Covid fucked everything, and continues to fuck everything, it’s still eye opening / surprised pikachu to me how extensive the Covid fucking has been. /rant lol.

Help on finding TVP?

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Vexithan t1_j52rjxs wrote

I just got a ton from the ShopRite on Aramingo in Port Richmond. They carry a ton of Bobs Red Mill products so I’m always stocked!

Edit. Shop Rites usually have a ton of vegan options. I know they’re not a small local business but I’ll take what I can get in my neighborhood :)

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danstecz t1_j53lrh9 wrote

ShopRite is not small but they usually are local, since it's a retailers cooperative and stores are usually owned by local people. The Aramingo Ave location is owned by the Ammons family.

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Little_Noodles t1_j53fze1 wrote

The IGA just a little further south on Aramingo also has it in the Bob's Red Mill section, and can be a little easier to get in and out of, especially if OP is getting out this way via 95.

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Glystopher OP t1_j53268k wrote

What aisle?

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Aight_Son t1_j5382zi wrote

the baking aisle. It's next to the specialty flours and nutritional yeast

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diatriose t1_j52oka5 wrote

Check out V Marks the Shop at 15th and McKean

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MikeDPhilly t1_j52or7s wrote

Try Essene off South. I've also bought TVP at Sprouts on Broad and Washington.

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Buck3thead t1_j54ysks wrote

Coincidentally, I was at Essene a few days ago looking specifically for TVP and they don't have it.

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Glystopher OP t1_j56z07c wrote

Oooh sprouts, I like that store. Baking aisle or bulk or something ? It’s a niche item for sure

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lwgirl1717 t1_j52okox wrote

V marks the shop usually carries it.

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Jolly-Cheek5779 t1_j53h4q4 wrote

Weavers way coop sells by the pound! Like $3-$4

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SlowTeamMachine t1_j557fgs wrote

Yeah I can vouch for the Weaver's Way in Mt. Airy having it. Just saw some in the bulk section when I was in there yesterday.

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GoldenMonkeyRedux t1_j54t9pl wrote

Sounds like you’re in W Philly. Supremo has a large Bob’s Red Mill selection. If not, check out the Acme at 40th and Walnut.

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PM_Me_Your_WorkFiles t1_j584seq wrote

I hate supremo but if you’re going there for TVP, I used to find it in a clear bag with a yellow paper label on top of the bag - it would hang on one of those round hangers that also had dried peppers. Back of the second to left most aisle if you’re facing sansom street (back to walnut street)

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pimpydimpy t1_j576r7k wrote

the head nut in the reading terminal market sells them in bulk

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jculv t1_j53709t wrote

As of 3 months ago rittenhouse market carried the bobs red mill brand. I would almost guarantee they still would barring a supply/stock issue.

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Neilpuck t1_j552tm1 wrote

Mom's off of market. We have bought it there a number of times.

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TumblingDice82 t1_j53haju wrote

Haven't purchased it here in Philly, but in the past I've found it at Asian supermarkets.

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fuckouttaheawiddat t1_j534hfc wrote

Honestly Mariposa would be the last place in the city I'd expect to stop carrying it. There goes the neighborhood.

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reboot169 t1_j52x0el wrote

The fart store

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Glystopher OP t1_j5324nl wrote

It makes you fart? Hmm not me but it’s probably the beer I drink so idk

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reboot169 t1_j53fbby wrote

Honestly, it doesn’t. I really like it. I don’t know why I thought this was so funny 2 hours ago. I still kind of think it is. I just want to be honest about all this. Anyhow, good luck

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