How long does tofu keep in the fridge?

[astridv]

I bought some tofu on Friday, presumably reasonably fresh. Is it still safe to throw in the pan tonight?

Comments

[monanotlisa]

Should be, I guess? Protein-based foods are difficult; I'd suggest applying some steady high heat for a while. (I think I've eaten tofu after five days or so without ill effects.)

[ratcreature]

Yes. I've eaten tofu much older. Also, it starts to smell unpleasant when it goes off.

[astridv]

Yeah, protein-high food always makes me a little paranoid. But seems like this should be fine.

[astridv]

That's good to know, I was wondering if you could tell. Like, with eggs there's hardly a doubt if they've gone off.

It smells fine so I'm cooking it now.

[ratcreature]

I think the way it goes bad when it doesn't mold it by going sour or fermenting in some way, and it starts to acquire a smell that the regular bland tofu has not. You can even tell with smoked tofu, so I don't think you'd miss it. And when you stored it covered with its water that starts to look icky too.