"You've probably heard more than once in your life that you need to "drink more milk" so that you can grow "big and strong," which is really just to say that you should be consuming more of the nutrients in milk. Cow's milk contains important vitamins and minerals like B12, riboflavin, and calcium, which can indeed help a little human grow "big and strong" (thanks, mom!)."
"Depending on the specific type and brand of tofu, those pale blobs can contain a whole lot of calcium - sometimes up to a whopping 434 milligrams per half cup, according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Adult humans are recommended to consume between 1,000 and 1,200 milligrams of calcium per day, per the National Institutes of Health, so a half or full cup of tofu can put you well on your way to completing that goal."
"Making tofu is an ancient Chinese practice that dates back thousands of years and involves purposefully curdling soy milk. Soybeans are turned into milk, which is then mixed with a coagulant until firm and pressed into blocks (here's how to improve the texture of tofu in minutes, in case you need it). The type of coagulant used is what determines the calcium content of a block of tofu, as calcium sulfate (a calcium salt) will contain significantly more calcium than magnesium chloride (nigari) or even calcium chloride."
Cow's milk supplies vitamins and minerals such as B12, riboflavin, and calcium that support growth. Plant-based milks can match dairy calcium, but tofu can offer substantially higher amounts depending on type and brand. Some tofus contain up to 434 milligrams of calcium per half cup, while one cup of cow's milk contains about 300 milligrams and one cup of cottage cheese about 227 milligrams. Adults are recommended to consume 1,000 to 1,200 milligrams of calcium daily. Tofu production involves curdling soy milk and pressing it; the coagulant used—calcium sulfate, magnesium chloride (nigari), or calcium chloride—determines the block's calcium content.
Read at Tasting Table
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]