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Isolated Soy Protein in Tofu
27 Mar 2023
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Tofu is usually made from soybeans. A few days ago, I was surprised to find tofu with soy protein isolate as an ingredient. Isolated soy protein is discouraged by Whole Food Plant-Based doctors.
Silken Tofu by Mori-Nu

Ingredients for the silken tofu by Mori-Nu are soymilk, soy protein isolate, glucono-delta-lactone (an acidulant) and calcium chloride.

Interestingly, the same brand sells silken tofu with and without soy protein isolate:

with soy protein isolate:

without soy protein isolate:

Which tofu is Esselstyn family (Jane & Ann Esselstyn) using at offset 1:34 in Blueberry Mousse recipe?

The tofu in the video seems to be "Silken Tofu - Lite Firm" (which has soy protein isolate)! Do they really want us to consume tofu made from soy protein isolate?

Silken Tofu by Nasoya

Ingredients for silken tofu by Nasoya are water, soybeans, calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride:

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