How Tofu is Made?
By Simple Things - Surprising Histories
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Tofu is a traditional, plant-based staple that plays a critical role in global cuisine and nutrition. In this video, we explain how tofu is made and processed step by step using real science and verified historical methods. Tofu Explained: How It’s Made and The Science of the Bean Curd | Simple Things Surprising Histories This documentary style episode from Simple Things Surprising Histories covers the complete tofu production cycle from its ancient discovery in China to the chemical processes that transform a humble bean into a culinary masterpiece. Topics covered in this video: • What tofu is and the ancient history of its accidental discovery • The crucial step of washing, soaking, and hydrating raw soybeans • How grinding creates soybean puree (soy slurry) • Why boiling is necessary to neutralize enzymes and safely extract soy milk • The separation of fresh soy milk from fibrous okara • The science of coagulation using natural mineral salts like gypsum or nigari • How proteins a
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