If you're not familiar with Texturized Vegetable Protein (TVP), it is a manufactured vegan high protein food source made from soy. Packaged in a dehydrated form and available in different textures, TVP is often used in dishes to replicate meat-like textures in vegan burgers, Sloppy Joes and taco filling. On its own, TVP has little or no taste, but when rehydrated and cooked with seasonings and spices, it readily absorbs the flavors of other ingredients. This in-depth article from The Spruce Eats provides a lot of useful information about TVP.