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What is tofu exactly?
Made from soybeans, tofu is also known as bean curd.
How is tofu made?
Tofu is made from soybeans that are ground in water, heated, and coagulated with minerals like calcium or magnesium salt. The curds are then pressed into a block, which is then sold as tofu.
What are tofus origins?
Like many soya foods, tofu originated in China. Legend has it that it was discovered about 2000 years ago by a Chinese cook who accidentally curdled soy milk when he added nigari seaweed.
What is the best tofu?
Silken: Good for making smoothies, sauces and salad dressings, and as an egg substitute in baking. Soft: Good for soups and for battering and frying.
Is tofu a kind of cheese?
It makes perfect sense why tofu is often called bean curd since it's made by curdling soy milk (from soybeans) and then pressing the resulting curds into soft, white blocks. The process of making tofu is relatively similar to the way that cheese is made from milk.
Can I eat tofu raw?
Raw tofu can be eaten right off the packaging. Regardless of the type of tofu, you can just eat the tofu.
What are common ways to cook tofu?
The most common methods for cooking extra-firm and firm tofu are pan-frying, stir-frying, baking, grilling, and scrambling it
In what cuisines is tofu popular?
Tofu is an extremely popular food throughout almost the all of Asia. Tofu was first used in China over 2000 years ago and experts believe that it's production began sometime during the Han dynasty
Is tofu good for you?
Tofu is a good source of protein and contains all nine essential amino acids. It is also a valuable plant source of iron and calcium and the minerals manganese, selenium and phosphorous.
Can tofu make you sick?
A refrigerated tofu is usually stored with water and when it is left in the refrigerator for too long, it will be at risk of microbial degradation. Because of this, a person who has consumed expired tofu may exhibit digestive issues as well as other symptoms that are similar to that of food poisoning.

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