Lactone tofu, tofu produced with gluconic acid-δ-lactone as coagulant. The traditional method of making tofu with brine is changed, which can reduce the loss of protein and improve the water retention rate of tofu, which is nearly 1 times more than the conventional method. Moreover, tofu is tender, shiny, palatable, clean and hygienic.

Efficacy and function of lactone tofu

Tofu is a tonic, heat-clearing and health-preserving food. If eaten regularly, it can tonify the middle energizer, clear away heat and moisten dryness, promote fluid production and quench thirst, and clean the stomach. It is more suitable for people with heat constitution, bad breath, thirst, indigestion and fever. Modern medicine has proved that tofu not only has the functions of increasing nutrition, helping digestion and stimulating appetite, but also is beneficial to the growth and development of teeth and bones. Tofu contains no cholesterol, and it is also a medicinal food. It is also a good food therapy for children, the sick and the elderly to supplement nutrition. Tofu is rich in phytoestrogens and has a good effect on the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. There are also active ingredients that inhibit cancer.

Steps of lactone tofu:

Jade bean curd soup

Ingredients: 200g of tofu, Chinese cabbage, ham 1 small pieces, chicken soup 1 big bowl, oil 1 tablespoon, chopped green onion 1 tablespoon, salt 1 teaspoon, chicken essence and wet starch 2 tablespoons.

Practice:

1. Cut the ham into powder; Chop Chinese cabbage; Dice the tofu and blanch it with boiling water.

2. Heat the oil in the pot, put the chopped green onion in the wok, and pour the cabbage into the wok for a little stir-fry.

3. Pour the chicken soup to boil, season with salt and chicken essence, thicken with water starch, and sprinkle with minced ham until the soup is sticky.