Cauldron Organic Original Tofu

Tofu is one of those things that I had heard of countless times but it never really appealed to me until I researched it on the internet after recently becoming a Veggie. I was really impressed to find that it's high in protein, naturally low in saturated fat and the ingredients in plain, unflavoured tofu are completely natural as it is made from soya beans. Unlike a lot of other Vegeterian fake meat type products on the market, this is free from genetically modified ingredients and as far as I am aware it is no where near as highly processed as quorn, which is obviously an advantage! This ... more

For reasons of bad cooking, tofu has unfortunately got a quite bad reputation amongst many in UK and America. It is critisized for it's spongey texture, lack of taste, and wetness. It's not just hippies and yuppies who eat tofu though, as it has been cooked and eaten in Asian countries such as Thailand, Japan and China for thousands of years. It was infact, the main food of the samurai. The main reasons why people don't like tofu:-The appearance when uncooked, trying to use it directly as a meat replacement, not draining it, not marinating it, not cooking it properly. If you know how to use ... more

Cauldron Organic Original Tofu is a great tasting tofu that goes well with a stir-fry or with anything for that matter. I’m a vegan so we get through lots of this. We eat it cooked or raw (in salads) and it's a great high protein lunch for vegetarians or vegans looking to increase their daily protein. A good trick is to press the tofu before you cook it to remove as much of the moisture as you can. This makes the tofu go firm and offers a completely different texture to what you start with. You can bake it or grill it to make an extra crispy treat. Anyone that has had tofu understands that to ... more