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Fermented tofu brine

Fermented tofu brine is the seasoned liquid associated with fermented tofu and may be used to flavor or preserve foods.

Fermented tofu brine — illustrative ingredient image

About Fermented tofu brine

Fermented tofu brine is the seasoned liquid remaining with, or associated with, fermented tofu during storage and maturation. It may be used as a flavouring liquid, marinade, seasoning, or preserving medium for other foods.

Its flavour can be salty, savory, tangy, or pungent. The liquid may contain salt, fermentation liquids, spices, aromatics, alcohol, or suspended tofu and culture particles, so strength and mouthfeel vary with its formulation.

It may be cloudy or relatively clear, and can range in thickness according to suspended solids. The term may describe original packing brine, drained maturation liquor, or a separately prepared seasoning; straining, dilution, or cooking changes its appearance and texture.

Ingredient type
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Fermented tofu brine

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Fermented tofu brine nutrition & diet

Fermented tofu brine nutritional value

Representative benchmark: Lentils, dried

Representative nutrition benchmarkOfficial table values for a comparable food category, not a laboratory measurement of this exact ingredient.

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
346.7kcal
Protein
26.2g
Carbs
59.2g
Fat
2.5g

Representative benchmark from a comparable official food-composition category; it is not a laboratory measurement of this exact ingredient. The displayed reference form must be considered, and species, cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Portions & preparation

Use the brine as a liquid seasoning and distinguish it from fermented tofu solids, sediment, or a sauce made by dilution. Match the reference to the brine’s retained ingredients, salting process, and quantity actually consumed. Brand or recipe differences can change whether the liquid includes spices, alcohol, oil, or cereal-derived components.

Compare the right form: Match the reference to fermented tofu brine by brand or recipe, drained liquid composition, sediment, dilution, and serving quantity.

Diet considerations

The brine is associated with plant-derived fermented tofu, usually soy-based, but its formulation may include cereal ingredients, alcohol, seafood, meat, dairy, sugar, or spices. Compatibility depends on the exact liquid and how it is used. Brine poured off differs from brine consumed in a marinade, sauce, or cooked dish.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Danish Food Composition Database, Frida 5.5 (2025) — 681 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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