Question on tofu variety and price variations

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I've noticed at various supermarkets, such as 99 Ranch, that there are

huge variations in the prices of tofu - ranging from 69 cents for 19oz

to around $2 for 14 or 19oz. (At some places, one can certainly find

much pricier, flavored tofu, but I'm talking about the plain variety.)

 

This made me wonder what the differences are in the quality. Anyone

know why there could be a 75% - 100%+ price variation? I realize that

some brands are made in the Bay Area, while others may be imported.

Does this alone account for the variation? Nutritional information

seemed to be fairly similar. Or, if someone can point me to a

tofu-tasting guide, that would be cool.

 

Separately, would this be a good reason to head to the LA Tofu

Festival in July? Any reports from that?

 

Thanks!

 

David

[Guest guest]

David,

 

Make sure you are comparing apples to apples, i.e. make sure the soybeans you buy are NOT genetically modified beans, i.e. the package s/say GMO free. Also, make sure they are organic, grown without pesticides, etc. These two factors will drive price.

 

Julie

 

 

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www.dullcats.com

 

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DavidPurdy [davidpurdy] Sunday, February 01, 2004 8:51 AM Subject: Question on tofu variety and price variationsI've noticed at various supermarkets, such as 99 Ranch, that there are huge variations in the prices of tofu - ranging from 69 cents for 19oz to around $2 for 14 or 19oz. (At some places, one can certainly find much pricier, flavored tofu, but I'm talking about the plain variety.)This made me wonder what the differences are in the quality. Anyone know why there could be a 75% - 100%+ price variation? I realize that some brands are made in the Bay Area, while others may be imported. Does this alone account for the variation? Nutritional information seemed to be fairly similar. Or, if someone can point me to a tofu-tasting guide, that would be cool.Separately, would this be a good reason to head to the LA Tofu Festival in July? Any reports from that?Thanks!DavidBAY AREA VEGETARIANS (BAV) is a community group for veggies to network & find support. Free membership and lots of free events :-) Event Calendar, Charter, FAQ (/) and More!http://www.bayareaveg.org/Bookmark this page! Don't miss local events!http://www.bayareaveg.org/events.phpMessage board http://www.generationv.org/forum