Huozhou Tofu

Huozhou Tofu

　　Huozhou tofu is a specialty of Huozhou City, Linfen, in Shanxi Province. It features a milky white color, soft yet chewy texture, fine and smooth surface, and a fragrant, delicious taste.

　　Because it is made using a unique local aged brine instead of gypsum as a coagulant, Huozhou tofu is not bitter or astringent, has no fishy smell, boasts great elasticity, does not fall apart easily, and offers a richly flavorful and long-lasting taste that suits all ages. Eating tofu can benefit qi and harmonize the middle energizer, strengthen the body, promote saliva production and moisten dryness, clear heat and remove toxins. It may also help with weight loss, beautify the skin, and prolong life. Tofu contains phytoestrogens that not only reduce the harm of cholesterol to the human body but also effectively treat cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and respiratory diseases.