Turtle Island Foods sells what vegan substitute for Turkey?

Turtle Island Foods sells Tofurky as a vegan substitute for turkey. The brand name combines “tofu” and “turkey,” and its best-known products are plant-based holiday roasts designed to serve as a turkey-style centerpiece.

Tofurky was introduced in 1995 by Turtle Island Foods, an Oregon company founded by Seth Tibbott. The roast traditionally combines soy-based tofu with wheat protein, also known as seitan, and may include a vegan stuffing. It is shaped and seasoned to resemble a festive roast rather than an actual bird.

The name Tofurky is a trademarked brand name, while “tofurkey” is also used informally for meatless turkey substitutes in general. That distinction explains why the answer is sometimes spelled with a lowercase “k” or used as a generic food term.

Because Tofurky products are vegan, they contain no meat, eggs or dairy, although many versions contain soy and wheat. That makes the product suitable for many plant-based diets but unsuitable for people with soy or gluten allergies. Turtle Island Foods also sells meatless deli slices, sausages and other products under the brand.