Where are my Tofu eaters?
Gallen88
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Hey guys so I have a question about Tofu!
Does anyone know where I can buy it in bulk? I usually get mine from walmart for $2.18 a pack but im pretty sure we can do better than that lol
Please let me know!
Does anyone know where I can buy it in bulk? I usually get mine from walmart for $2.18 a pack but im pretty sure we can do better than that lol
Please let me know!
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I've never looked into bulk purchase, but I've seen much cheaper prices, and better selection, at my local Asian grocery stores.3
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Wynterbourne wrote: »I've never looked into bulk purchase, but I've seen much cheaper prices, and better selection, at my local Asian grocery stores.
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agreed, i buy a lot of fresh tofu at once from my asian grocers OR i buy shelf stable (in a glass jar). This way i can buy in bulk.0
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Great tip re: Asian grocery stores. I definitely pay a lot for tofu at my regular grocer.0
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you can make your own tofu from beans (you end up with both soymilk and tofu). I haven't done a cost comparision.1
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I know you can buy it at Costco. It's it refrigerated though so I don't know how they make it stable (vacuum seal?). I just don't eat enough to get it from there but I don't remember the cost either. Worth checking if it's some where you frequent. It's in w the bulk canned goods...0
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rainbowbow wrote: »agreed, i buy a lot of fresh tofu at once from my asian grocers OR i buy shelf stable (in a glass jar). This way i can buy in bulk.
Asian markets have been my most cost effective find as well. Usually you'll see lots of brands that you wouldn't see in a standard store and many price ranges.
I'm assuming that you are using it as a plant based protein source? If so, have you expanded to others as well, like tempeh and seitan? If they fit your dietary requirements, they are also tasty plant proteins.0 -
BecomingBane wrote: »rainbowbow wrote: »agreed, i buy a lot of fresh tofu at once from my asian grocers OR i buy shelf stable (in a glass jar). This way i can buy in bulk.
Asian markets have been my most cost effective find as well. Usually you'll see lots of brands that you wouldn't see in a standard store and many price ranges.
I'm assuming that you are using it as a plant based protein source? If so, have you expanded to others as well, like tempeh and seitan? If they fit your dietary requirements, they are also tasty plant proteins.
unfortunately i dont have access to anything else where im living.
in the us i would use seitan, tempeh, and the plethora of vegetarian protein sources. now, i only have access to tofu and quorn chicken cutlets.0 -
rainbowbow wrote: »BecomingBane wrote: »rainbowbow wrote: »agreed, i buy a lot of fresh tofu at once from my asian grocers OR i buy shelf stable (in a glass jar). This way i can buy in bulk.
Asian markets have been my most cost effective find as well. Usually you'll see lots of brands that you wouldn't see in a standard store and many price ranges.
I'm assuming that you are using it as a plant based protein source? If so, have you expanded to others as well, like tempeh and seitan? If they fit your dietary requirements, they are also tasty plant proteins.
unfortunately i dont have access to anything else where im living.
in the us i would use seitan, tempeh, and the plethora of vegetarian protein sources. now, i only have access to tofu and quorn chicken cutlets.
Sadness. If you are of a mind to and can get vital wheat gluten, you can try making your own seitan... it's not all that hard once you do it a couple time.
But good luck with your situation, however it turns out.
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It get it at Costco but they don't have it all the time0
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The tofu they have at Costco is shelf stable, and I checked with a vegetarian friend, that's totally legit (she says Americans refrigerate unnecessarily). It's firm, not silky, so it depends what you are doing with it. I don't use enough to bother with bulk, and even grocery store prices are cheaper than meat.0
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BecomingBane wrote: »rainbowbow wrote: »BecomingBane wrote: »rainbowbow wrote: »agreed, i buy a lot of fresh tofu at once from my asian grocers OR i buy shelf stable (in a glass jar). This way i can buy in bulk.
Asian markets have been my most cost effective find as well. Usually you'll see lots of brands that you wouldn't see in a standard store and many price ranges.
I'm assuming that you are using it as a plant based protein source? If so, have you expanded to others as well, like tempeh and seitan? If they fit your dietary requirements, they are also tasty plant proteins.
unfortunately i dont have access to anything else where im living.
in the us i would use seitan, tempeh, and the plethora of vegetarian protein sources. now, i only have access to tofu and quorn chicken cutlets.
Sadness. If you are of a mind to and can get vital wheat gluten, you can try making your own seitan... it's not all that hard once you do it a couple time.
But good luck with your situation, however it turns out.
dont feel bad stores in my area only sell 1 or two brands of tofu. I get mine at kroger(simple truth brand) for less than $2 a package. we dont have any asian stores or costco(no costco in the whole state).
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I use tofu on occasion whenever I feel like having hot & sour soup. I usually just get it at our local Kroger [$1.99/pack for extra firm]. If you want it in bulk, it might be a good idea to look at a wholesale store [like Sam's Club]. They may have it.0
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