Patent ID: 8449934
Filing Date: 2013-05-28
Classification: A23L

Abstract:
1. A method for removing excess moisture from blocks of tofu as commonly sold in grocery and health food stores, said method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a first container member, said first container member having a first predetermined size and a first predetermined shape; (b) disposing a second container member within said first container member, said second container member having a second predetermined size and a second predetermined shape, said second container having a plurality of apertures formed through a bottom portion of said second container; (c) placing a block of tofu in said second container member; (d) placing a first substantially flat plate member inside said second container member on top of said block of tofu, said first substantially flat plate member having at least one raised portion on an upper surface thereof; (e) engaging a second substantially flat plate member having a biasing means connected to a bottom surface thereof with a pair of arm like projections pointing in opposite directions that are disposed on upper surfaces and on opposite sides of said second container member; (f) caging said biasing means between said at least one raised portion on an upper surface of said first substantially flat plate member and a bottom surface of said second substantially flat plate member when said second substantially flat plate member is engaged with said pair of arm like projections; (g) applying pressure on said block of tofu by said first substantially flat plate member, said first substantially flat plate member being forced downward by said biasing means; (h) removing water from said block of tofu; (i) collecting said water removed from said tofu in said first container; and (j) storing said tofu, with excess water removed, in a refrigerated area until ready for use.