Sweet Sesame Tofu
What You Should Know
You'd spot this in the refrigerated prepared foods or deli case as a grab-and-go plant-based protein for lunches or quick dinners. It reads healthy and wholesome yet slightly indulgent — an Asian-inspired, saucy tofu that’s convenient and flavor-forward. The presence of multiple prepared sauces and additives (xanthan gum, modified food starch, phosphoric acid) and sweeteners explains the smooth, clingy texture and points toward industrial processing consistent with ultra-processed formulations.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Tofu, (water,, soybeans,, calcium, sulfate,, calcium, chloride), Expeller, Pressed, Canola, Oil, Sesame, Ginger, Vinaigrette, (expeller, pressed, sunflower, seed, oil,, rice, vinegar,, soy, sauce, [water,, soybeans,, wheat,, salt],, sesame, seed, oil,, water,, ginger,, ginger, juice,, cane, sugar,, garlic, powder,, sesame, seeds,, cayenne, pepper,, kosher, salt,, xanthan, gum), Teriyaki, Sauce, (sugar,, soy, sauce, [water,, soybeans,, wheat,, salt],, water,, rice, vinegar,, salted, sake, [water,, rice,, koji, (aspergillus, oryzae),, salt],, modified, food, starch,, ginger,, contains, less, than, 2%, of, salt,, sesame, seeds,, sesame, oil,, onion, powder,, garlic, powder,, phosphoric, acid,, and, xanthan, gum., contains:, sesame,, soybeans,, wheat), Green, Onion, Organic, Agave, Nectar, Organic, Expeller, Pressed, Unrefined, Sesame, Seed, Oil, Organic, White, Sesame, Seeds..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •sunflower seed oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •sesame seed oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Multiple industrial ingredients and additives (xanthan gum, modified food starch, phosphoric acid), prepared sauces, and added sweeteners indicate significant industrial formulation and processing typical of NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods, even though the tofu base is relatively simple.
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Common Questions about Sweet Sesame Tofu
Sweet Sesame Tofu can be considered healthy in the context of a balanced diet. With 14 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber per serving, it’s a great option for those looking to add plant-based protein to their meals. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary goals, so consider how it fits into your overall meal plan.