Is Soyrizo healthy than chorizo?

Chef's answer
Soyrizo is one of those exceptionally rare soy-based food products that actually tastes better than the real thing -- not exactly the same, but that's why I like it. Missing is the neon-colored grease, the fat and the cholesterol (and, yes, a hint of meatiness). Soyrizo also has 60 percent fewer calories than chorizo..
Frequently asked Questions 🎓
Soyrizo is one of those exceptionally rare soy-based food products that actually tastes better than the real thing -- not exactly the same, but that's why I like it. Missing is the neon-colored grease, the fat and the cholesterol (and, yes, a hint of meatiness). Soyrizo also has 60 percent fewer calories than chorizo..
Is Soyrizo pre-cooked? No, Soyrizo products must be cooked before serving..
Properly stored, a package of unopened chorizo sausage will generally stay at best quality for about 1 month at room temperature. Is unopened chorizo sausage safe to use after the "expiration" date on the package? Unopened chorizo sausage will maintain best quality for about 6 months in the refrigerator.
Can you eat Soyrizo raw? Soyrizo needs no seasoning, isn't raw and can be served cold or heated up.
To cook soy chorizo, squeeze it out of the plastic tubing. (Unlike pork chorizo, the casing is not edible.) Then put it into a pan with a little bit of oil, and cook as you would cook any ground meat. Saute until it's browned, then add it to nachos, egg casseroles, burritos, or tacos.
A few more cooking questions 📍