Fu, the first-level Chinese character [3], is pronounced as fu (fǔ), and its original meaning is rottenness.

Basic meaning

蕔

⒈ Decay, deterioration: decay. decay. corruption. corrupt. corrosion. rancid. stale. Running water does not rot.

⒉ Outdated ideas: rotten. Corrupt Confucianism. Pedantic.

⒊ Certain soy foods: tofu ("fu" is pronounced softly). fermented bean curd. Bean curd.

⒋ In ancient times, it refers to the imposition of palace punishment: corruption punishment. ?

Term explanation

Tofu is a nutritious ingredient with a long history. The public’s love for tofu has promoted the advancement and development of tofu making technology. The main production process of tofu is pulping, that is, soybeans are made into soy milk; second, solidification, that is, the soy milk solidifies into a gel containing a large amount of water under the combined action of heat and coagulant, that is, tofu. ?

Tofu contains a variety of trace elements necessary for the human body, and is also rich in high-quality protein. It is known as "plant meat". The digestion and absorption rate of tofu is over 95%. This kind of healthy food has always been loved by everyone, but if you want to better utilize the nutritional value of tofu, you need to pay attention to the combination. ?

In 2014, "Traditional Tofu Making Techniques" was selected into the fourth batch of national intangible cultural heritage representative projects in China. This magical Chinese delicacy began to be endowed with more than just commodity value. Much cultural connotation and heritage significance. ?

Nutrition effects

Tofu is a tonic, heat-clearing and health-preserving food. Regular consumption can replenish qi, clear away heat and moisturize, promote body fluids and quench thirst, and cleanse the stomach. It is more suitable for people with heat constitution, bad breath, thirst, unclear gastrointestinal function, and those recovering from fever.

Modern medicine has confirmed that in addition to the functions of increasing nutrition, helping digestion, and increasing appetite, tofu is also very beneficial to the growth and development of teeth and bones. Tofu is sweet in taste and cool in nature, good for qi, neutralizing, promoting body fluids and moisturizing. , heat-clearing and detoxifying effects. However, although tofu is good, there are disadvantages to eating too much, and excessive amounts can also be harmful to health.

For example, it can cause indigestion. Tofu is rich in protein. Eating too much at one time will not only hinder the body's absorption of iron, but also easily cause symptoms such as bloating and diarrhea. Especially for people suffering from gout, eating tofu will increase the incidence of gout: tofu contains more purine, and gout patients with abnormal purine metabolism and patients with increased blood uric acid concentration may easily cause gout attacks if they eat too much.