Veganuary: All you need to know about tofu

Updated On: 07 January, 2023 09:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal

From nutritional value to storage instructions, experts answer all your questions about tofu, a popular source of vegan protein, increasingly being spotted across menus in India

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Tofu is a protein-rich staple in vegan diets. Photo/iStock

Every January since 2014, the first month of the year coincides with Veganaury—a campaign which promotes plant-based diets. Over the years, an increasing number of people have pledged to cut down their meat and dairy consumption by opting to eat plant-based meals for a month. While the vegan diet has gained popularity across the globe, there are still many questions, and misconceptions surrounding the nutritional value of many vegan staples, such as tofu.

Also known as bean curd, the soy protein traces its origins to China and is a mainstay of pan-Asian cuisine which is increasingly becoming a part of menus across India. Vijay P co-founder of Health on Plants, a company which offers over eight different types of tofu, holds an optimistic view, “Things are starting to change significantly as people realise how delicious tofu can be. It is not just popular among people who are lactose intolerant or have dietary restrictions. About 75 per cent of our customers classify themselves as flexitarians. They want to add clean plant-based protein to their traditional meals such as roti, sandwiches, rolls, stir-fries, soups, and salads. It can be transformed into so many different dishes, savoury, sweet, umami, crispy, creamy - the possibilities are endless.”

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