New Vegan. Didn't put Tofu in fridge

[SippingSipsmith]

Hi 👋🏻

I'm doing Veganuary and bought some Tofu on Weds by The Tofoo Co. I stored it in the cupboard but have just seen it's to be chilled so have now popped it in the fridge 48 hours later.

Is that ok to eat now does anyone know?! I've absolutely no idea with Tofu.

Thanks!!

@SippingSipsmith I wouldn't. Get a new pack, obviously keep in the fridge, and once you've opened it keep any leftovers in a container in the fridge covered in water for a couple of days. You can also freeze it. I do this frequently as I'm the only vegan in the house. Just portion it up and freeze it!

Hmm. I buy Tofoo regularly. It's one of my staples! I would open the pack and give it a sniff. If it smells fresh then eat it immediately (ie this evening) and heat it through well.

I find that Tofoo keeps well compared to other tofu's.

Thanks both! Learning as I go

There are also shelf-stable tofu's, but you won't buy them from the chillers. If it came from a chiller then keep it that way. If it comes from a shelf, often down the aisle with dried beans etc, then it can be kept in the cupboard.

It came on my online shop. I didn't notice it was in a fridge labelled bag but it could have been. Certainly didn't feel cold when unpacking to make me think it was for the fridge.

I'll get familiar with how tofu smells and feels upon opening so I can check whether it's fresh in the future!

I'd say keep in the Fridge
Tofoo scrambled mixed with Turmeric is my religion 🤣 for a tasty breakfast

Good luck with the vegan diet.

(5 yrs vegan - easy peasy like lemon squeasy! ) 😊