Even in the second century of our era in the East, inin particular in China, began to eat tofu. What is it in our country learned relatively recently. Together with the Japanese and Chinese cuisine, where tofu takes an honorable place, this soy cottage cheese has gained popularity among Russian gourmets.
So, tofu - what is it?By its consistency, color and even slightly by its smell, it resembles the usual curd, which is obtained as a result of processing milk. Only here no products of animal origin in tofu and "do not smell"! This is 100% vegetable food. It is created by the method of special processing of soy milk. For this purpose, magnesium chloride, potassium sulfate or ordinary citric acid is added to the milk, and after heating the mixture is filtered. All - tasty and useful vegetable cheese is ready for use.
There are several types of such product.But, as a rule, the closest to the domestic consumer is a tofu sign (what is it, we have almost figured it out), which is sold in a compressed form in vacuum packets filled with water. It has a white color. By regularly changing the water in which the cheese is located, it is possible to store this product in the refrigerator for several weeks, its quality is preserved at the same time in its entirety.
Vegetarians sing this praise to this product,arguing that even children who eat tofu in any form can easily give up meat, and they do not at all threaten to lack protein. Besides it, this plant product is rich in iron and calcium. And one more plus - a complete lack of cholesterol.
The worst thing is to protect yourself fromuse of such products is almost impossible. The inscription "without GMO" on packages, to which we are all already accustomed, does not give absolutely any guarantees. So even with tofu in all respects it is better not to overdo it and show a sense of proportion.