What is tofu? is it seaweed?

Question

What is tofu? is it seaweed?

Answer 1

Tofu, also tōfu (the Japanese Romaji spelling), doufu (the Chinese Pinyin spelling often used in Chinese recipes) or bean curd (the literal translation), is a food of Chinese origin,[1] made by coagulating soy milk, and then pressing the resulting curds into blocks. There are many different varieties of tofu, including fresh tofu and tofu that has been processed in some way. Tofu has very little flavor or smell on its own, so it can be used either in savory or sweet dishes, and is often seasoned or marinated to suit the dish.

The production of tofu from soy milk is similar to the production of cheese from milk, although some tofu is made by processing non-soy products, such as almonds or black beans. The byproduct of the process is soy pulp (also called okara in Japanese).

Tofu originated in ancient China,[1] but little else is known about the origins of tofu and its method of production. Tofu and its production technique were subsequently introduced into Korea, then Japan during the Nara period (late eighth century). It also spread into other parts of East Asia as well. This spread likely coincided with the spread of Buddhism as it is an important source of proteins in the religion's vegetarian diet.[2]

Tofu is low in calories, contains beneficial amounts of iron (especially important for women of child-bearing age) and has no saturated fat or cholesterol. Depending on the coagulant used in manufacturing, the tofu may also be high in calcium (important for bone development and maintenance), and magnesium (especially important for athletes). Tofu also contains soy isoflavones, which can mimic natural human estrogens and may have a variety of harmful or beneficial effects when eaten in sufficient quantities.

Answer 2

soya bean curd

Answer 3

It's made from soya beans that have been soaked in water for hours and then processed into tofu by being made into 'curds and whey' and then extracting the lumpy bits to make the end product. Tofu is a vegetarian alternative to animal protein.

Answer 4

It's not seaweed no, it's made from soya beans: it's soya bean curd.

You get different types of tofu, rough or silken textured, firm or soft, plain or marinated, which type you use depends on the recipe or your own personal taste.

The rough textured tofu is generally a good source of calcium, a whole 300mg per 100g. Nice chopped up in a stirfry. But it does seem to be a matter of personal taste and whilst some people love it, others hate it.

Answer 5

Textured soy protein.

Answer 6

soy bean and it is japanese not chinese

Answer 7

its made of soybean..

i think its delicious

Answer 8

tofu is the Chinese name for bean curd.

Answer 9

tofu is a chinese food

it is made of saya bean

it is like a jelly

it is not seaweed

it is white in colour

Answer 10

Its soya beans i think, but very tastey =]

Answer 11

Tofu is made from soya beans and makes a soft, omlette-like texture. It`s a great begeterian substitute and had loads of protein in it (:

Answer 12

Its not seaweed, its made from soy beans.

Answer 13

its like rubber lol

Answer 14

Tofu is bean curd made from soy beans.....

wiki answer: Tofu,  or bean curd, is a food of Chinese origin,made by coagulating soy milk, and then pressing the resulting curds into blocks. There are many different varieties of tofu, including fresh tofu and tofu that has been processed in some way. Tofu has very little flavor or smell on its own, so it can be used either in savory or sweet dishes, and is often seasoned or marinated to suit the dish.

Answer 15

tofu is made from soybeans.

Answer 16

no tofu is a squishy cube that if spice added to it can be flavorfull

Answer 17

TOFU

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tofu

is NOT

SEAWEED

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seaweed

Answer 18

Soya bean curd.

It's made in a similiar way to cheese.

Answer 19

Tofu is made from soya beans (talk about Saints preserve us!) and your connection with seaweed is Lavabread - a Welsh concoction!

Answer 20

tofu is made by soy beans.