Tofu cheese is a curd made from soy milk. The homeland of this product is China. Tofu cheese was made in this country in the 2nd century. The soybean product came to Russia in the second half of the 20th century.
Types of tofu cheese and how to use it
There are several types of tofu cheese: hard, similar to mozzarella, and soft (silk), which is similar to pudding. Hard cheese is used for frying and smoking, silk tofu is added to soups, sauces and sweet dishes.
Tofu cheese is an essential ingredient in many dishes. Tofu, like a sponge, absorbs the taste and aroma of other ingredients. It gives the dish additional volume, as well as saturates it with useful microelements and amino acids. This quality is especially important during fasting.
Tofu is boiled, fried, baked, added to the filling, steamed. Pickled in sauce, make sweet desserts. Tofu is sold in vacuum-packed water containers that can be stored for several weeks.
Tofu can be frozen, but after thawing it becomes porous and tough.
This cheese can also be sold by weight. When buying such a product, smell it - it should not smell sour. Tofu cheese is stored in the refrigerator for no more than a week. It needs to be placed in a bowl of water. The water is changed daily, you cannot eat it.
The benefits of tofu cheese
Tofu cheese is common in vegetarian cuisine because it is an excellent source of easily digestible protein. Of the nutrients in tofu cheese, there is also a large amount of calcium and iron.
The calorie content of soy cheese is small and is 76 kcal per 100 grams, so tofu can be eaten during a weight loss diet. It contains almost no fats and carbohydrates, it is perfectly absorbed by the stomach and normalizes the functioning of the digestive system and kidneys.
This product has a wonderful property - it is able to replace meat, eggs, milk in the diet without harm to the body. There is no cholesterol in tofu cheese, so it helps to improve the condition of the body in case of cardiovascular diseases.
Tofu cheese, consumed in large quantities, can have a laxative effect, cause thyroid disease, and slow brain activity.
This product is a source of calcium and vitamin B. It is very useful for strengthening teeth. Tofu cheese contains isoflavones, which are the strongest antioxidant that can neutralize free radicals. These substances can also increase bone density. Due to its high concentration of iron and selenium, tofu cheese gives the body energy. This product is recommended for athletes under heavy loads.
