I understand Nasoya is the brand of choice when it comes to Tofu. In fact, Isa Chandra Moskowitze, author of Vegan Brunch and Veganomicon, refers to quite often in her books. I'm sure Nasoya is everything you could ever dream of and more, but the sad truth is that in my area we just don't carry this brand. Here are my top picks for tofu in the order of which I adore them:
1. Liberte Tofu - Sure, they are a dairy company but you don't need to worry about your tofu coming in contact with any milk or egg products. According to a rep from the company, their tofu is made in a completely different environment than the dairy products. This brand of tofu is organic, and I always buy the extra firm. It is by far the best brand of tofu that I can get at my grocery store right now.
2. Sol Cuisine Tofu - Sol Cuisine has a lot going for them. They are dairy, egg, gluten and wheat free and are kosher. They're hitting quite a few dietary needs, there! If you're lucky, you may spot some sesame ginger tofu, or even herb flavored by this vegetarian company. Their regular tofu is nice and firm, though it isn't as vaccuum-packed as I would like it. I know, I know, this may be such a minor and silly thing to even notice but the taste is just fine, though it isn't quite as up to snuff as Liberte. I've also tried their spicy bean burgers in the past...and all I can say really is "ew." I'm interested in trying their falafel, but if the burger is any indication of how their freezer foods are in terms of quality and taste, I think I may pass. Still, they have some pretty good tofu and I don't mind using it!
3. President's Choice Silken Tofu - I usually trust President's Choice when it comes to my food, and their silken tofu is high quality for a very affordable brand. I am pretty sure this brand is only available in Canada, but if you are fortunate to have a President's Choice Superstore in your area you probably already know that they have quite the assortment of vegetarian and vegan goodies. I was delighted to see that their chik'in strips (faux chicken) were actually made by Gardein!
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