Why October 2nd is Tofu Day, which is also called 10 in Japanese as "TOU" and 2 as "FU".

Combining the two words, "TOU-FU" This is a Japanese way of thinking and is interesting.

TOFU is manufactured all over Japan and there are many types, but you can usually find these two types at stores such as supermarkets.

Type1. Silken TOFU. (Japanese words: Kinugoshi TOUFU)

The characteristic of this tofu is soft. Its softness is like pudding.

The main way to eat it is to put seasoned vegetables on top of miso soup ingredients and silken tofu and eat it like a salad.

Type 2. Cotton TOFU.(Japanese words: Momen TOUFU)

This tofu is harder than silken TOFU.

For example, it is as hard as feta cheese.

But it's not cheese, so it's not salty.

The main way to eat it is to stir-fry it with vegetables, or put it in a stewed dish.

Whichi one do you like?

Then, which is more popular in Japan, silken TOFU or cotton TOFU?

Silken TOFU group: 61.7%.

Cotton TOFU group: 33.6%

How much TOFU do you eat in Japan?

54.1% of the respondents said they would eat at least once a week.

By The way.

What are the calorie counts of silken TOFU and cotton TOFU?

Comparing the amount of energy per 100g, 

Cotton TOFU is 72kcal.

Silken TOFU is 56kcal. 

A little higher than cotton TOFU.

What's the difference.

Why are the calories different even though they are the same TOFU?

It's a difference in the manufacturing process.

Cotton TOFU is made by adding a coagulant to soy-milk to break it down, then applying pressure to squeeze out the water and then harden it again.

On the other hand, silken TOFU is made by adding a coagulant to soy-milk, which is thicker than Cotton TOFU, and hardening it as it is.

The difference between the two was the amount of water.

From a health perspective, tofu is a very healthy food.

Let's eat TOFU and build a healthy body.