Is tofu considered a meat, or a vegetable??? Or something else??

Answer 1

It should be considered deadly and removed from the shelves!

My dog won't even eat it!

Answer 2

Tofu is soy bean curd which makes it a vegetable.
It takes on the tastes of other foods like mushroom does and in some dishes has the texture of meat. Its a vegetable source of protein for those who don't eat meat.

Answer 3

Tofu, also called doufu or bean curd (literal translation), is a food of Chinese origin, made by coagulating soy milk, and then pressing the resulting curds into blocks. The making of tofu from soy milk is similar to the technique of making cheese from milk. Wheat gluten, or seitan, in its steamed and fried forms, is often mistakenly called "tofu" in Asian or vegetarian dishes.

So it is not a meat or a vegetable, but comes from soy milk.

Answer 4

Tofu is derived from soy beans.
Beans are a vegetable, so technically so is Tofu.
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Answer 5

Tofu is made from soybeans which are legumes.Legumes are technically considered fruits. It is also a good source of protein.
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Answer 6

A vegetable since it comes from soybeans, its a meat substitute.

Answer 7

I believe because of its protein level it is comparable to a meat more than anything else. Just doesn't taste well with barbecue sauce!!

Answer 8

A bean curd meat substitute.

Answer 9

It is in the protein group with beans, nuts, and legumes.

It isn't a "meat" but is in the same food group.

Answer 10

It's soy, from a bean which is a vegetable.