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Tofu Nutrition Information

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Heidi Wiesenfelder

Tofu or soybean curd is a food of Asian origin. Production of tofu involves soaking soybeans in water and creating soy milk, then curdling the milk using a substance such as calcium sulfate or lemon juice. The curds are separated from the whey and usually packaged in block form.

Heidi Wiesenfelder received her Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University, and since 1990 has published research papers in the Journal of Neuroscience, Visual Neuroscience, and Visual Perception. She is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt (process improvement expert) and a consultant to small businesses and nonprofits. She has held leadership roles in animal welfare organizations and educates people about animal health and nutrition.