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Tofu

Comida y cocina

Tofu (bean curd) is made by curdling soy milk and pressing the curds into blocks. There is no "tofu plant": tofu comes from soybeans. This guide covers how tofu is made, the main types, nutrition per 100 g and how to cook it.

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  1. Key facts
  2. What is tofu made of? (the "tofu plant")
  3. History
  4. How tofu is made
  5. Types of tofu
  6. Tofu nutrition
  7. How to cook tofu
  8. Health and safety notes
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