: a soft food product prepared by treating soybean milk with coagulants (such as magnesium chloride or diluted acids) : bean curd
… tofu is our most versatile form of nonanimal concentrated protein, as well as the least processed and the most traditional.—
Mark Bittman
Mark BittmanThe tofu … was sliced uniformly and stacked neatly in the bowl of clear, seafood-flavored broth.—Karen Hayes
Karen HayesVegetarian cooking has never been so simple. Supermarkets carry packaged convenience foods like tofu hot dogs …—Norine Dworkin
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The menu also features hearty stews, fresh salads, and flavorful tofu stir-fries.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Mature soybeans are dry and used to make soy products like tofu.
—Larell Scardelli, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
Its menu lists health-conscious options such as smoothies, egg white bites and avocado toast, along with seasonal specials such as a tofu veggie bowl and sweet potato turkey chili.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2025
Mapo tofu is transferred from a bowl to a sizzling pot just before service.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Mature soybeans are dry and used to make soy products like tofu.
—Larell Scardelli, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
Its menu lists health-conscious options such as smoothies, egg white bites and avocado toast, along with seasonal specials such as a tofu veggie bowl and sweet potato turkey chili.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2025
Mapo tofu is transferred from a bowl to a sizzling pot just before service.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Tofu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tofu. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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tofu
noun
to·fu
ˈtō-fü 
: a soft food product prepared by coagulating soybean milk
called also bean curd
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