Extra Firm Tofu - 12 oz

Extra firm tofu holds its shape in the pan, so it's a great pick for stir-fries, sheet-pan dinners, grilling and anything you want to cut into cubes or slabs. Drain it, press out some of the water, and it will brown nicely and soak up whatever sauce or marinade you're cooking with. Our recipe is simple: water, organic soybeans, calcium sulfate and calcium chloride.

At House Foods, it all starts with a better bean. For our tofu we use 100% U.S. grown, non-GMO soybeans and look for the ones with the highest protein content, because they make the best tofu. We've been making the freshest tofu for you and your family since 1983.

This is a fresh, perishable product, so keep it refrigerated.

Ingredients: WATER, ORGANIC SOYBEANS, CALCIUM SULFATE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE.

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Common Questions

What type of tofu is best for stir-fry, baking or grilling?
Extra firm tofu is the best choice for stir-fries, baking, air frying and grilling because it holds its shape, and our House Foods Organic Extra Firm Tofu is extra firm. Extra firm tofu is pressed to hold less water than soft or firm styles, so it holds together when you cube it, toss it in a hot pan or thread it onto skewers. Pressing the block for 15 to 30 minutes before cooking removes extra surface moisture and helps it brown and soak up marinades. Silken and soft tofu work better in smoothies, dressings, desserts and soups, where you want them to break down.

Is tofu gluten free?
Plain tofu made from soybeans, water and a coagulant is naturally gluten free, and our House Foods Organic Extra Firm Tofu is declared gluten free. Gluten usually shows up in flavored, marinated or pre-baked tofu products through soy sauce or seasonings, so a plain block is the simpler pick for a gluten-free kitchen. Watch what you cook it with, since regular soy sauce is brewed with wheat. Tamari labeled gluten free or coconut aminos are common swaps.

Does organic tofu mean it's non-GMO?
Yes. USDA organic rules don't allow genetically engineered ingredients, so certified organic tofu like our House Foods Organic Extra Firm Tofu is made without GMO soybeans, and we also declare it non-GMO. Soybeans are one of the most widely genetically modified crops in the U.S., which is why many shoppers look for organic or non-GMO claims on tofu specifically. Our Organic Extra Firm Tofu is kosher as well.

How firm is House Foods Organic Extra Firm Tofu?
We rate our Organic Extra Firm Tofu a 5 for firmness. That 5 is our answer whenever you ask, "How firm is extra firm?". In the kitchen, that means a dense 12 oz (340 g) block that slices cleanly into slabs or sticks and also crumbles well for a tofu scramble. As the tofu itself puts it, "I'm extra firm and extra tasty."

Where do the soybeans in House Foods tofu come from?
Our Organic Extra Firm Tofu is made with U.S. soybeans, grown organically. As a company, our tofu philosophy is "It all starts with a better bean": we use 100% U.S.-grown, non-GMO soybeans and look for the ones with the highest protein content, because they're best for making tofu. At House Foods, we've been offering tofu to American families since our business began in 1983.

What are the ingredients in House Foods Organic Extra Firm Tofu?
Our Organic Extra Firm Tofu has four ingredients: water, organic soybeans, calcium sulfate and calcium chloride. The two calcium salts are coagulants, which set warm soy milk into curds that are then pressed into a block. Calcium sulfate, also called gypsum, is the traditional coagulant for tofu in China. Since everything in it is plant-based, it fits vegan and vegetarian meals, and it contains soy.

How should I store House Foods tofu?
Keep our Organic Extra Firm Tofu refrigerated, since it's a fresh, perishable soy product. After opening, cover any leftover tofu with fresh water in a sealed container, change the water daily, and use it within 3 to 5 days. You can also freeze it. Freezing gives extra firm tofu a chewier, spongier texture that soaks up marinades even more, which many cooks do on purpose.