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    Nasoya Organic Tofu: From Soft Silken to Super-Firm Cubed

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    By Alisa Fleming on November 24, 2008 Dairy-Free Fresh & Frozen Entree Reviews, Product Reviews

    Tofu can get a bad rap, but Nasoya Organic Tofu is some of the highest quality and is made from non-GMO soybeans!

    Nasoya Organic TofuI live in a very frugal household.  It is just my husband and I, but we are easily frugal enough to cover a 6-person family. While I am a solid value shopper, once in a while, I just like to “upgrade” with food, especially when the cost difference really isn’t that large. One example of this is tofu.

    Our local store has a generic brand that is less than a dollar and non-GMO. Nonetheless, when I must make a trip to Whole Foods (believe it or not, a few items really are cheaper there), and he isn’t around, I am compelled to buy at least one package of Nasoya Organic Tofu.

    Nasoya Organic Tofu - Organic and Non-GMO tofu, the perfect vegetarian protein source

    It is hard for me to define the differences between “plain old tofu,” but somehow, I just like it better. I have trialed a few of the varieties, all of which are water-packed and sold in the refrigerated section.

    Tasting Notes for Nasoya Organic Tofu

    I also tried the Super-Firm Cubed tofu, but Nasoya has discontinued their cubed line. I love the ingredients in this brand. they use only water, organic whole soybeans, nigari (sea water extract), and calcium sulfate. The only downfall is it isn’t a high-calcium tofu. Each serving contains just 6 to 10% of the RDA for calcium. But that’s still something!

    Extra Firm

    The extra-firm block is my favorite.  I am not really a “make everything with tofu” type of dairy-free person.  I minimize my soy intake and I actually like tofu. We try not to purchase products with soy (not even soy oil), so soy lecithin in chocolate, tamari or shoyu, and miso are the only forms of soy that typically enter our house.  But tofu is a treat that I enjoy once a week as a protein tossed into stir-fries.  The extra-firm works great for this and is easy to slice.

    I tried the firm once, and it is still a great product, especially you need a tofu for mashing, but I found it a bit too soft for my stir-fry needs.

    Nasoya Organic Tofu - Organic and Non-GMO tofu, the perfect vegetarian protein source

    Soft Silken

    I purchased the soft to test in a ricotta recipe I was working on for my book.  The texture was a bit coarser than ricotta, and when seasoned lightly with lemon juice, a touch of oil, and a pinch of salt, it tasted remarkably like cottage cheese!  Some nutritional yeast punched this up a bit too. However, when I trialed it in my eggplant manicotti, it wasn’t the perfect fit.  I decided to go with a combination of regular firm and silken firm instead, which worked much better. The soft will work better for dips or in applications where cottage cheese may be welcome.

    When I couldn’t find the Mori-Nu shelf stable silken tofu, I picked up the silken tofu from Nasoya.  It was a good product, but I can definitely see where the shelf stable beats out water-packed in recipes.  It is well-drained and doesn’t leave you with a tofu that is too watery.

    Nasoya Organic Tofu - Organic and Non-GMO tofu, the perfect vegetarian protein source

    The Facts on Nasoya Organic Tofu

    Certifications: Nasoya Organic Tofu is Certified Organic and Non-GMO Verified.

    Dietary Notes: By ingredients,Nasoya Organic Tofu is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, peanut-free, vegan, and vegetarian.*

    For More Product Information: Visit the Nasoya website at nasoya.com.

    *Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy. 

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    This is a good product with excellent ingredients. Sometimes I still have to get Mori-nu silken tofu – it just works better in some applications – but this is my go-to brand otherwise.

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    5 Comments

    1. Krista on September 11, 2014 11:36 am

      This is our go to tofu brand. It cooks well and tastes great in our tofu based dishes. My husband, toddler and I are all fans.

    2. ellen beck on August 24, 2014 10:55 pm

      I have tried this product and it was in a stir fry. I guess for what it was, Nasoya was a good product. I do have to say I have tried to use tofu, and tried to like it but honestly am never sure what to do with it. I need to find a book about tofu where the recipes dont all look grey. I bought the brand because it was non GMO.

      • Alisa Fleming on August 25, 2014 7:28 am

        Haha, I hear you Ellen. For a livelier recipe, try a thai red curry or pad thai. Tofu goes great in both and both have a much lighter look and flavor. Silken tofu works great in desserts.

    3. Michelle Williams on January 19, 2013 2:11 pm

      I just bought my first block of tofu today, soft silk kind. It was $2.99 at Publix. How long ago did you find it so cheap? I used it in a spinach artichoke dip. Any hints on how to use it with the best outcome?

      • Alisa Fleming on January 20, 2013 3:22 pm

        Hi Michelle, I just look for sales! It usually goes on for $2 or less. The soft silken version works best pureed, and as a substitute for cream when you are looking for a creamy recipe base. It isn’t firm enough for stir-fries or making a cheese alternative.

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