Tofu is made of coagulant, water and soybeans.
Tofu is also known as bean curd.
The ingredients in Tofu are dried soybeans that are soaked in water, crushed and boiled.
The soybeans are ground in water which creates soy milk.
For the coagulant a salt or an acid coagulant, like calcium or magnesium chloride or sulfate is added to the soy milk to separate the curds from the whey.
The curdling process in making tofu is what gives the tofu it's firm texture.
The soybean curds are then pressed into a solid block and cooled.
Tofu originated in China and is a staple ingredient in Thai and also Chinese cooking.
The Tofu can be cooked in several different ways to create different textures, which can be from crisp and crunchy to soft and smooth.
You can make homemade tofu by using dried soybeans.
Tofu is a plant based protein that is high in protein and also contains all of the essential amino acids and is also a good source of iron, magnesium and calcium that the body needs.
Tofu is a healthy food.
When compared to chicken, tofu is actually lower in saturated fat, which can benefit heart health.
Tofu also provides the body with needed calcium, iron, and magnesium.
Tofu is also a great protein source for vegans and vegetarians and tofu also offers some health benefits over chicken.