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# Tofu

Tofu is made by pressing the curds of coagulated soy milk into blocks. It is sold silken, soft, firm and extra firm.

Source: [Wikipedia, “Tofu” ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tofu)

Everyday stapleFamiliar replacement

## Ways to use it

Stir-fried dishes and soups.

Source: [Wikipedia, “Tofu” ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tofu)

Deep-fried tofu.

Source: [Wikipedia, “Tofu” ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tofu)

Silken tofu in smoothies and baked desserts.

Source: [Wikipedia, “Tofu” ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tofu)

These are ways people cook this food, as our sources describe them. We have not tested a recipe.

## Effort

Silken tofu goes into smoothies and desserts without cooking. Time for other dishes is not known here.

Source: [Wikipedia, “Tofu” ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tofu)

Price

Not known. We hold no dated price for this food.

Where to find it

Not checked for the food itself. A branded product below shows “Where to find it” when a shop has reported it.

## Allergens

Tofu is made from soy milk, which is made from soybeans. Soy is one of Health Canada's priority food allergens.

Source: [Wikipedia, “Tofu” ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tofu); [Wikipedia, “Soy milk” ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soy_milk); [Health Canada, “Common food allergens” ↗](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-nutrition/food-safety/food-allergies-intolerances/food-allergies.html)

These are facts about what this food is made from. They are not a promise about any package. Read the label of the food you buy.

## Try it next

Choose the firmness on the label for the dish: silken for a smoothie, or a firmer block for a stir-fry.

Source: [Wikipedia, “Tofu” ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tofu)

## Branded tofu we list

Plant-based

fontaine santé

### [Costco tofu](/foods/fontaine-sante-costco-tofu/)

Recorded in Open Food Facts as Costco tofu by fontaine santé. We have not tasted it, priced it or checked it at any shop.

[Canada](/foods/?market=Canada)

Plant-based

Rooster

### [Extra Firm Tofu](/foods/rooster-extra-firm-tofu/)

Recorded in Open Food Facts as Extra Firm Tofu by Rooster. We have not tasted it, priced it or checked it at any shop.

[Canada](/foods/?market=Canada)

Plant-based

Soyganic

### [Firm Tofu](/foods/soyganic-firm-tofu/)

Recorded in Open Food Facts as Firm Tofu by Soyganic. We have not tasted it, priced it or checked it at any shop.

[Canada](/foods/?market=Canada)

Plant-based

Sunrise

### [Firm Tofu](/foods/sunrise-firm-tofu/)

Recorded in Open Food Facts as Firm Tofu by Sunrise. We have not tasted it, priced it or checked it at any shop.

[Canada](/foods/?market=Canada)

Plant-based

Superior Naturale

### [Firm Tofu](/foods/superior-naturale-firm-tofu/)

Recorded in Open Food Facts as Firm Tofu by Superior Naturale. We have not tasted it, priced it or checked it at any shop.

[Canada](/foods/?market=Canada)

Plant-based

Farm Boy

### [Firm Tofu Organic](/foods/farm-boy-firm-tofu-organic/)

Recorded in Open Food Facts as Firm Tofu Organic by Farm Boy. We have not tasted it, priced it or checked it at any shop.

[Canada](/foods/?market=Canada)

Plant-based

Sunrise

### [Fresh Smooth Tofu](/foods/sunrise-fresh-smooth-tofu/)

Recorded in Open Food Facts as Fresh Smooth Tofu by Sunrise. We have not tasted it, priced it or checked it at any shop.

[Canada](/foods/?market=Canada)

Plant-based

Soya Nova Tofu Shop

### [Garlic, Dill, Chilli Pepper Smoked Tofu](/foods/soya-nova-tofu-shop-garlic-dill-chilli-pepper-smoked-tofu/)

Recorded in Open Food Facts as Garlic, Dill, Chilli Pepper Smoked Tofu by Soya Nova Tofu Shop. We have not tasted it, priced it or checked it at any shop.

[Canada](/foods/?market=Canada)

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## Sources

[Wikipedia, “Tofu” ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tofu)Read 22 September 2026

[Wikipedia, “Soy milk” ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soy_milk)Read 22 September 2026

[Health Canada, “Common food allergens” ↗](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-nutrition/food-safety/food-allergies-intolerances/food-allergies.html)Read 22 September 2026

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