Using only 1 kitchen ingredient, these ladies share an easy way to remove preservatives from tofu

foto: TikTok/@satriawjy5

Some preservatives are safe to consume, but if you consume too many preservatives, it can also cause problems.

Brilio.net - Some foods are often given preservatives. These preservatives function to maintain the quality of food so that it remains fresh and does not become stale or rotten when sold. One food that is often given preservatives is tofu. The reason is, tofu is a food that is high in water content so it is more susceptible to spoiling.

Some preservatives are safe to consume, but if you consume too many preservatives, they can also cause problems for the body. This is what makes a number of people more careful when buying tofu on the market, considering that most of the tofu sold on the market contains preservatives.

One of the netizens on the TikTok account @satriawjy5 became more careful when processing the tofu he bought at the market. He even has his own trick for removing preservatives from tofu.

"We don't know what the preservatives contain. Especially if (you know) you buy them at the market," said a TikTok user, quoted by BrilioFood on Sunday (28/4).

To remove the preservatives added to tofu, the TikTok user also uses simple ingredients, you know. He admitted that he only relied on 1 kitchen ingredient at home.

photo: TikTok/@satriawjy5

Yep, the kitchen ingredient used is salt. The method is quite easy. First, prepare a pan filled with water then boil it. Before the water boils, add 1/4 teaspoon salt, then stir until the salt dissolves.

"After the salt has dissolved, add the tofu. This is my way of removing preservatives from tofu because we don't know what preservatives are in it," he added.

photo: TikTok/@satriawjy5

When tofu is boiled, foam comes out of the tofu. The TikTok user also threw away the foam in the tofu cooking water.

"Well, it's foaming, why is there foam? I'll throw away the foam. We'll boil it like this until it boils for 5-10 minutes," he explained.

photo: TikTok/@satriawjy5

After boiling for 5-10 minutes, remove and drain the tofu. Tofu is ready to be processed into various delicious and appetizing dishes. The preservatives in tofu have also been transferred to the cooking water, making it safer to consume.

"Please remove from heat when it's boiling. The tofu will be very soft," he concluded.

Detecting foods that contain formaldehyde can be difficult without the right tools. Formalin is a chemical that is usually used as a preservative in illegal foods. However, there are several signs you can pay attention to to suspect the presence of formaldehyde in food:

1. Strange smell and taste.

Foods containing formaldehyde may have an unusual or unnatural aroma and taste.

2. Unnatural colors.

Some foods contaminated with formaldehyde can have unnatural colors or be too bright.

3. Different textures.

Food contaminated with formaldehyde may have an unusual texture, for example too hard or too soft.

4. Pay attention to labels and certificates.

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5. Check the storage temperature.

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Salt is not usually used directly to remove food preservatives, but in some cases, it may be used as part of the washing or food treatment process to remove preservative residue. Here are some common ways to use salt in this context:

1. Washing.

You can wash food that has preservative residue using a salt solution. Dissolve the salt in clean water, then soak the food in the solution. Salt can help lift and remove preservative residue. After soaking, rinse the food with clean water.

2. Purification.

Salt can also be used to purify foods that have been exposed to preservatives. For example, if you have meat that has been processed with preservatives, you can sprinkle salt on it and let it sit for some time. The salt will absorb some of the preservative residue, although it may not completely remove it.

3. Marinate.

In some cases, marinating with a mixture of salt and other ingredients can help reduce preservative residue in food. However, this depends on the type of food and preservatives used.

4. Preparation of solution.

You can also make a strong salt solution and use this to clean food surfaces that have been exposed to preservatives. Be sure to brush or scrub the food gently to help remove residue.

However, it is important to remember that not all types of preservatives can be completely removed by using salt. In many cases, a more intensive cleaning process or soaking in a suitable chemical solution may be necessary to effectively remove preservative residue. Always check the instructions or information provided by the food manufacturer for proper cleaning recommendations.

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.