Growing white mold is a necessary part of the curing process of tofu milk, marking the completion of the curing of tofu milk, which is normal.
Let the tofu grow white mold, is to let the tofu grow trichoderma fungi, it is heterotrophic aerobic, in high temperature, high humidity and poor ventilation conditions grow well. Trichoderma fungi are present in the environment of soil, grass and air. Trichoderma fungi can grow at about 10 to 38 degrees Celsius, with an optimal temperature of 20 to 25 degrees Celsius.
The white mold on the tofu milk is complex amino acid crystals, belong to the amino acid crystals, is produced in the fermentation process of curd, low solubility in water, so as the concentration increases will form a small white crystallization, is a normal phenomenon, non-toxic and harmless. But the taste is not good, harder, eat curd can be directly removed.
The general process of marinating tofu curd:
1, put newspaper inside the sealed container, lay a good plastic wrap or a clean plastic bag, put the beaten tofu on top.
2, put a good tofu in it on top of another layer of plastic wrap or a clean plastic bag, in the newspaper.
3, put the lid on and leave it for about four or five days. Whether the curd is good or not depends on this step.
4, mix the seasoning, let the molded tofu block in the seasoning powder to roll.
5, dip the seasoning of the tofu block yard in the container, add cool white and white wine, bottle mouth sealed. It's usually good to leave it for a week. But the longer it sits, the better it tastes, so remember to put it in the refrigerator when you open it.
The above reference? Baidu Encyclopedia - Bean Curd Milk