Tofu became popular as more people switched to a plant-based diet. It is a favorite food for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Some proteins that are not available in non-vegetable sources can be obtained from it.
History of World Tofu Day
Just as dairy products like milk and cheese are an indispensable daily staple for all people in the world, tofu is an essential part of every vegetarian diet in the East Asian country. It may be new to the Western world, but history tells us that tofu has been cooked in parts of China and Japan since before the common year.
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During the Han Dynasty in 179 BC, China made tofu affordable for people who could not afford meat. During the Nara period in the 8th century AD, the Japanese adopted tofu and discovered a technique to make it firmer and tastier. In 1803, tofu was purchased by the common people of Japan.
Introduced tofu to the Western world in 1975 with the book “The Book of Tofu”. In 2014 the Society for the Protection of Animals established World Tofu Day and launched the first global celebration.
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Tofu, or bean-milk curd in English, has various names in Chinese and Japanese. At first it was not accepted in the western world. In the 1900s they recognized it and named it tofu and included it in their cookbooks.
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OEach Japanese prefecture has a unique method of producing tofu. It reflects the broad ways in which it is consumed. When soybean production is well implemented, it produces a large number of tofu and supplies it to the people.
Tofu can be used in dishes such as stir-fries, soups and salads. It contains calcium, magnesium and vitamin B12. It contains antioxidants that help protect against cancer and other diseases.
Tofu is one of the most nutritious foods available worldwide. World Tofu Day seeks to highlight the many ways in which tofu provides essential nutrients to people around the world.
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