{"id":665,"date":"2021-04-01T19:37:54","date_gmt":"2021-04-01T19:37:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/?p=665"},"modified":"2021-04-01T19:37:58","modified_gmt":"2021-04-01T19:37:58","slug":"top-17-questions-about-tofu-answered","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/top-17-questions-about-tofu-answered\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 17 Questions about Tofu: Answered"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Tofu is an excellent source of protein and can be used in many different dishes. However, it has a bad reputation for being bland and tasteless. This blog post will answer the top 10 questions about tofu that people have asked to learn more about this soy product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-661312092225c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-661312092225c\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/top-17-questions-about-tofu-answered\/#1_Are_tofu_puffs_healthy\" title=\"1. Are tofu puffs healthy?\">1. Are tofu puffs healthy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/top-17-questions-about-tofu-answered\/#2_Are_tofu_and_paneer_the_same\" title=\"2. Are tofu and paneer the same?\">2. Are tofu and paneer the same?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/top-17-questions-about-tofu-answered\/#3_Can_tofu_be_frozen\" title=\"3. Can tofu be frozen?\">3. Can tofu be frozen?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/top-17-questions-about-tofu-answered\/#4_Can_tofu_go_bad\" title=\"4. Can tofu go bad?\">4. Can tofu go bad?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/top-17-questions-about-tofu-answered\/#5_Can_tofu_make_you_sick\" title=\"5. Can tofu make you sick?\">5. Can tofu make you sick?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/top-17-questions-about-tofu-answered\/#6_Can_tofu_give_you_gas\" title=\"6. Can tofu give you gas?\">6. Can tofu give you gas?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/top-17-questions-about-tofu-answered\/#7_Can_tofu_cause_constipation\" title=\"7. Can tofu cause constipation?\">7. Can tofu cause constipation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/top-17-questions-about-tofu-answered\/#8_Can_tofu_be_air_fried\" title=\"8. Can tofu be air fried?\">8. Can tofu be air fried?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/top-17-questions-about-tofu-answered\/#9_What_does_tofu_taste_like\" title=\"9. What does tofu taste like?\">9. What does tofu taste like?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/top-17-questions-about-tofu-answered\/#10_Which_tofu_is_best_for_stir_fry\" title=\"10. Which tofu is best for stir fry?\">10. Which tofu is best for stir fry?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/top-17-questions-about-tofu-answered\/#11_What_tofu_is_best_for_scramble\" title=\"11. What tofu is best for scramble?\">11. What tofu is best for scramble?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/top-17-questions-about-tofu-answered\/#12_Can_you_eat_tofu_when_pregnant\" title=\"12. Can you eat tofu when pregnant?\">12. Can you eat tofu when pregnant?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/top-17-questions-about-tofu-answered\/#13_Which_tofu_is_best_for_miso_soup\" title=\"13. Which tofu is best for miso soup?\">13. Which tofu is best for miso soup?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/top-17-questions-about-tofu-answered\/#14_Can_tofu_cause_acne\" title=\"14. Can tofu cause acne?\">14. Can tofu cause acne?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/top-17-questions-about-tofu-answered\/#15_Can_tofu_make_you_fat\" title=\"15. Can tofu make you fat?\">15. Can tofu make you fat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/top-17-questions-about-tofu-answered\/#16_Can_tofu_be_reheated\" title=\"16. Can tofu be reheated?\">16. Can tofu be reheated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/top-17-questions-about-tofu-answered\/#17_Are_tofu_noodles_healthy\" title=\"17. Are tofu noodles healthy?\">17. Are tofu noodles healthy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Are_tofu_puffs_healthy\"><\/span>1. Are tofu puffs healthy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tofu puffs are a great source of protein and can be eaten as snacks or in place for meat. They\u2019re also good to eat with dips like hummus, guacamole etc., but you should avoid eating them too often because they don&#8217;t have many nutrients other than the ones mentioned above (protein).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Are_tofu_and_paneer_the_same\"><\/span>2. Are tofu and paneer the same?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Paneer is a vegetarian cheese that is popular in Indian cuisine. It&#8217;s made from milk, lemon juice and vinegar or citric acid. Tofu, on the other hand, is not a dairy product but instead comes from soybeans. Both are great sources of protein and calcium for vegetarians who don&#8217;t eat meat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Can_tofu_be_frozen\"><\/span>3. Can tofu be frozen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer is yes, but there are some things to keep in mind when freezing and thawing it. For starters, make sure that the water has been pressed out of the tofu first before freezing it- otherwise you might end up with a soggy mess. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also helps to cut your tofu into smaller pieces so they don&#8217;t stick together as much during the thawing process. Freeze them on plastic wrap or parchment paper so they&#8217;re not touching each other and then stack them in a freezer bag once frozen solid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that when you go to cook them again after thawing, be sure to squeeze all of the excess liquid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-762\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7-1.png 800w, https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7-1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7-1-750x563.png 750w, https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7-1-500x375.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Can_tofu_go_bad\"><\/span>4. Can tofu go bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, tofu can go bad. The thing to remember about freshness is that it&#8217;s all a matter of smell and texture. If the odor has changed or there are any off flavors then you should not use your remaining supply for cooking purposes anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Can_tofu_make_you_sick\"><\/span>5. Can tofu make you sick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No, tofu cannot make you sick. Tofu is made from soybeans and it&#8217;s important to remember that all beans are completely safe for consumption as long they&#8217;re cooked properly- otherwise the bacteria inside can cause illness in humans who eat them raw or undercooked (think of how dangerous uncooked eggs could be).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Can_tofu_give_you_gas\"><\/span>6. Can tofu give you gas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer is no, but it can make your stomach feel gassy.&nbsp; One of the main reasons for this is that tofu has a high amount of protein, and when we digest protein it takes more effort to break down than carbohydrates or fat. This process causes gas to be produced as a by-product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Can_tofu_cause_constipation\"><\/span>7. Can tofu cause constipation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No, tofu will not cause constipation. Tofu is made from soybeans and it&#8217;s important to remember that all beans are completely safe for consumption as long they&#8217;re cooked properly- otherwise the bacteria inside can make you sick if eaten raw or undercooked (think of how dangerous uncooked eggs could be).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Can_tofu_be_air_fried\"><\/span>8. Can tofu be air fried?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, tofu can be air fried. Air frying is a cooking technique that uses hot circulating dry-air to cook food quickly with little or no oil and it&#8217;s perfect for those who want the taste of deep fry without all its calories!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_What_does_tofu_taste_like\"><\/span>9. What does tofu taste like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The taste of tofu varies depending on how it was processed. If the beans are not cooked before pressing them into blocks, then they will have a more grainy texture with a bit of bean flavor. In this case, marinating the tofu might help to improve its texture and taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Which_tofu_is_best_for_stir_fry\"><\/span>10. Which tofu is best for stir fry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This question has been asked by many people, but most don&#8217;t know how to answer it. Tofu comes in a variety of textures and flavors. Some are softer than others, some have more water content while others are drier. The firmer the tofu is, the better it will hold up when cooking in a pan or wok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_What_tofu_is_best_for_scramble\"><\/span>11. What tofu is best for scramble?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For a scramble, you want to use silken tofu. Silky is the perfect texture for this dish because it will break up easily and mix in well with other ingredients such as vegetables or eggs without any lumps left behind!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Can_you_eat_tofu_when_pregnant\"><\/span>12. Can you eat tofu when pregnant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pregnant women may be wondering if they can eat tofu. The answer is yes as long as you eat tofu in moderate amount! Tofu is a great source of protein and calcium, both of which are essential during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-763\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6-4.png 800w, https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6-4-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6-4-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6-4-750x563.png 750w, https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6-4-500x375.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Which_tofu_is_best_for_miso_soup\"><\/span>13. Which tofu is best for miso soup?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Miso soup is a traditional Japanese dish that can be made with any type of tofu. The best kind to use for miso soups are soft or silken varieties because they will break up easily and mix in well without leaving lumps behind!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Can_tofu_cause_acne\"><\/span>14. Can tofu cause acne?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are wondering whether or not tofu causes acne, the answer is no. Tofu does contain a high amount of soy protein, which can cause hormonal imbalances in some people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Soy products also have phytoestrogens that might contribute to androgen-related skin problems, such as acne. However, most dermatologists say that eating soy-based foods won&#8217;t make your skin worse unless you&#8217;re allergic to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Can_tofu_make_you_fat\"><\/span>15. Can tofu make you fat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are wondering whether or not tofu can make your fat, the answer is no. Tofu has a low calorie count and contains very little saturated fats so it won&#8217;t contribute to weight gain in most people! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If anything eating more soy-based foods might help with losing some pounds because they&#8217;re high protein which helps keep us full for longer periods of time than other proteins like meat do (which also have higher levels on cholesterol).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Can_tofu_be_reheated\"><\/span>16. Can tofu be reheated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, tofu can be reheated. Just make sure you use a microwave or stovetop to heat it up and not an oven because the high temperatures will cause your food (and especially soy-based foods) go bad faster than they would at lower temps! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If microwaving just put some water in with them first so that when heated all of their moisture doesn&#8217;t get sucked out from under then which is what causes dryness if left for too long on its own without any liquid inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Are_tofu_noodles_healthy\"><\/span>17. Are tofu noodles healthy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer is that it depends on the ingredients. Tofu noodles are typically a vegan substitute for pasta, and they&#8217;re made from soybean curd or bean curd sheets. They can be served in a variety of ways, including stir-fried with vegetables, as part of an Asian soup like pho, or as part of a salad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tofu noodles are generally low in calories and fat but high in protein.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some versions have been found to contain gluten so those who suffer from celiac disease should look for ones that say &#8220;gluten free.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3036,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,13],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/665"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=665"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/665\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3036"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=665"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=665"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foodiechamp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=665"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}