How to Tell if Tofu is Bad
Sight A bloated package is an indication that unopened tofu is spoiled. Bloating is caused by the gas produced by the bacterial colony inside the package. Smell If your tofu smells unpleasantly strong and sour, it is better to discard it.
How to Tell if Tofu is Bad Sight A bloated package is an indication that unopened tofu is spoiled. Bloating is caused by the gas produced by the Smell If your tofu smells unpleasantly strong and sour, it is better to discard it.
Another popular question is “Can you eat tofu that has spoiled?”.
When checking if your tofu is safe to eat, check the following: Package. If the package is bloated or looks like it’s about to burst, discard it. If you find anything growing on the surface, your tofu is no good . And while we’re at it, cutting out the spoiled area and eating the rest isn’t a good idea.
How can you tell if tofu is bad?
One of the most obvious signs that any food, including tofu, has gone bad is that there’ll be mold, discoloration on the surface. Normally when tofu has turned bad, it’ll change from its regular white appearance to a darker tan color. So bad tofu or spoiled tofu changes color.
Another way to tell if tofu has gone bad is its color . Expired tofu will not have a nice egg white color, instead, it will start to have a yellow-ish or brown color. Some may even start to have mold. So, if the tofu has a strange aspect, it’s has probably expired already.
While I was researching we ran into the inquiry “What color is tofu supposed to be?”.
Tofu usually is whitish or perhaps a bit creamy (depends on the producer, and it varies a bit). If yours turned yellow (except if you froze it) or darker, it’s done for. Please note that smoked and flavored tofu comes in various colors.
How long does tofu last (and why)?
Opened packages go bad quickly, even if refrigerated. It can last a maximum of 3 to 5 days in the fridge. Unopened tofu stored in the freezer can stay there for as long as 3 to 5 months past expiration date.
How long does tofu last after opening?
Once the package is opened, it’s suggested to consume the tofu within 3 to 5 days. If you won’t use the whole package right away, store as it was described earlier. If you need to keep the tofu for much longer, just freeze it (earlier in the article you can find how to do that).
How to keep tofu from drying out?
Water will help to prevent tofu from drying out and maintain the freshness of the tofu. Try to change the water daily to keep tofu fresh. If you have leftovers or a dish containing tofu in a bulk, the storage tips are similar to how you store a cooked dish.
The gas cannot be released since the package is sealed, and thus causes bloating. Tofu package usually contains water. After some time the water can get cloudy and thickened which is also a sign of bacterial spoilage.