Bean curd can often be seen in supermarkets. There are many ways to eat bean curd. Different ways of eating have different tastes. So what does it look like if fermented bean curd is moldy? How do you tell if bean curd is bad? Let’s take a look. Take a look.

What does fermented bean curd look like when it becomes moldy?

1. Normal moldy colors

For example: white, yellow, which is called hairy tofu in other places. Nothing is conditioned during the production process, and fermentation occurs naturally, allowing the protease and bacteria attached to the fungus skin to slowly penetrate into the inside of the tofu base, and then gradually grow a fluffy layer of mold, and the fermented bean curd is ready.

2. Add moldy colors

For example: red, red fermented bean curd is added to the bean curd base and red yeast is added; cyan, cyan bean curd refers to stinky bean curd, also known as Qingfang, which is used in pickling During the process, bitter slurry water and salt water were added, giving it a bean-green color.

3. Deterioration color

If fermented bean curd is kept for a long time and becomes rotten, black mold or green mold will be produced. This is a mold containing toxins. If the human body consumes it, Can be harmful to health.

How to tell whether fermented bean curd is bad

1. Exceeds the indicated shelf life

2. Sourness

3. Stinky or other odor< /p>

4. If the above-mentioned spoiled color of the fermented bean curd meets the above 4 abnormal points, it means that the fermented bean curd has been spoiled and cannot be eaten.

When buying fermented bean curd every day, you should choose bean-flavored bean curd, produced by regular manufacturers or homemade. Remember to check the production date and shelf life date.

Is fermented bean curd nutritious?

In fact, fermented bean curd is also a soy product, and its protein content is very high. You can eat it in moderation in many cases, and it is still very good for the body. Fermented bean curd is rich in plant protein. After fermentation, the protein is decomposed into various amino acids and yeast and other substances are produced, so it can increase appetite and help digestion.

What should you pay attention to when eating fermented bean curd

1. Fermented bean curd contains sulfides. Excessive consumption is harmful to human health, so eating half a piece at a time is enough. In addition, fermented bean curd contains generally high amounts of salt and purine, so patients with high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, gout, kidney disease, and peptic ulcers should eat less or not at all.

2. The mold used to make fermented bean curd is a selected beneficial edible fungus that does not produce toxins or cause cancer.

3. After fermentation of stinky bean curd, it is easily contaminated by microorganisms. The protein in the tofu base is oxidized and decomposed to produce sulfur-containing compounds. If you eat too much stinky bean curd, it will have adverse effects on the human body and affect your health.