Legume

Silken

Silken tofu is unpressed or lightly set soy curd with a custard texture—best for blending into sauces, steaming, cold salads, and gentle soups. It shatters under hard stir-frying; use soft block or fried tofu when you need cubes that hold. Cut with a thin knife or spoon straight from the pack. Drain carefully if the recipe is savoury, or use the packing liquid in smoothies. Season with soy, sesame, sugar, or chilli; the curd itself is mild. Keep refrigerated and use soon after opening—silken tofu spoils faster once the seal is broken.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

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Firm Silken

Soft Silken

Characteristics

Preparations

CookedFreshPrepared

Traits

Culinary PartSilkenVersatile

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 120

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 0.77 g
Saturated Fat 0.2 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.21 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 10.3 mg
Salt 0.02 g
Total Carbohydrate 18.8 g
Dietary Fibre 6.34 g
Total Sugars 2.01 g
Complex / starch 11.9 g
Protein 9.03 g
Water 64.3 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 120 kcal
Water 64.3 g
Carbohydrates 18.8 g
- Sugars 2.01 g
- Starch 11.9 g
- Fibre 6.34 g
Protein 9.03 g
Fat 0.77 g
- Saturated Fat 0.2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.21 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3 g
  - Omega-3 0.03 g
Vitamins 133 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.22 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 1.3 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.43 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.17 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 4.2 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 99.4 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 0.58 mg
- Vitamin K 9.3 µg
Minerals 382 mg
- Major Minerals 380 mg
  - Calcium 45 mg
  - Sodium 10.3 mg
  - Potassium 325 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.02 g

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.22 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.09 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 1.3 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.43 · vitamin-b6: 0.17 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 4.2 · vitamin-b9-folate: 99.4 · vitamin-e: 0.58 · vitamin-k: 9.3 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 10.31 · Potassium: 325 · Calcium: 45 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Silken of Tofu: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

1800

Markets sold tofu as separate silken forms so cooks could match prep to the dish.

1950

Retail packing made silken of tofu a familiar labelled product.

2000

Food service portioned silken of tofu for consistent yield.