Legume
Skin
Tofu skin (yuba) is the protein-fat film lifted from heated soy milk, sold fresh, dried, or as sticks. It wraps fillings, simmers in stocks, and fries to a meaty chew. Rehydrate dried sheets until pliable before use. Layer in hotpots, roll vegetarian “duck,” or braise in sweet-savoury sauces. Fresh yuba is delicate; dried keeps long airtight. Do not confuse with the outer skin of a tofu block—the product is a separate soy film.
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Nutrition
Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g edible portion
Amount per 100 g
- Total Fat 2.3 g
- Saturated Fat 0.62 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.68 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 10.4 mg
- Salt 0.02 g
- Total Carbohydrate 19.4 g
- Dietary Fibre 5.96 g
- Total Sugars 1.88 g
- Complex / starch 11.6 g
- Protein 5.94 g
- Water 68 g
- Energy 122 kcal
- Water 68 g
- Carbohydrates 19.4 g
- Protein 5.94 g
- Fat 2.3 g
- Saturated Fat 0.62 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.68 g
- Omega-3 0.1 g
- Vitamins 148 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.26 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.1 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 1.5 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 4.9 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 116 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 0.47 mg
- Vitamin K 7.5 µg
- Minerals 342 mg
- Major Minerals 340 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.02 g
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.26 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.1 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 1.5 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.5 · vitamin-b6: 0.2 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 4.9 · vitamin-b9-folate: 115.6 · vitamin-e: 0.47 · vitamin-k: 7.5 ·
Minerals
Skin carries subcutaneous fat and collagen; crisping concentrates calories.
History
Markets sold tofu as separate skin forms so cooks could match prep to the dish.
Retail packing made skin of tofu a familiar labelled product.
Food service portioned skin of tofu for consistent yield.