How to tell if Tofu is bad

Tofu is a fantastic, affordable protein alternative. Cooking with Tofu is quite easy. Tofu comes in large portion sizes within packages that are often not completely used in one meal preparation. Use the following to tell if your tofu has gone bad!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Your nose

1. Open the Tofu and start to use the senses! Look at it, Smell it, feel it. If you are too afraid to do any of this, throw it away!

2. 
   Tofu should be unremarkable in clear water.

   The water that the tofu is stored in should be clear. If it is yellow or brown or any other color, or if it has mold it is BAD!

3. If it smells rotten, it is BAD! Tofu does not normally produce a pungent odor. If the Tofu is bad,then the smell is going to be offensive.

4. 
   Spoiled Tofu!

   If the Tofu is falling apart, looks curdled, or has been in the refrigerator (opened) for longer than 5 days, it is BAD! Also, if you have been rinsing it, it will not be overly slimy when touched.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't take a chance with food poisoning. If you are uneasy, throw it out. Tofu can be purchased for less than $2 a pound. A trip to the hospital is a lot more than that.
• When storing leftover Tofu, make sure it is completely covered in fresh water in an air tight container. Change the water DAILY.
• Tofu can be frozen for up to five months, freeze your leftovers or unopened package if you won't be using it soon enough.
• Pay attention to expiration dates on unopened packages of Tofu.

Resources

• Soy Foods Info.