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Brand Name Fresh Tofu
Rating (4)     Fresh Tofu (Fresh Tofu Inc.)

Company Fresh Tofu Inc.
Location Allentown, PA
Products tofu, tempeh, vegetarian sandwiches, tofu spreads and ""Tofu-No Egg salad""
Dairy Rating Company does not sell dairy products
Market Area East Coast
Web Site http://www.freshtofu.com
 

Fresh Tofu buys USA-grown soybeans directly from organic farmers close to home. Although they carry some products that are not certified organic, they use organic soybeans in all their products.

Fresh Tofu imports a high-quality, non-synthetic nigari coagulant from Japan. They also use tofu for their “veggie burgers,” which means they are one of the few companies offering “veggie burgers” that do not contain hexane-extracted soy protein. Fresh Tofu products are an excellent choice for consumers looking for vegetarian foods made with high-quality ingredients that are not chemically processed.

Fresh Tofu writes:

“The principle "Fresher is Better" has guided Fresh Tofu Inc. in supplying a regional marketplace with locally produced, artisan quality, Organic Tofu and Soyfood products since 1983. Hands-on techniques and quality ingredients have earned Fresh Tofu Inc. its gold standard reputation.

Fresh Tofu Inc. has direct longstanding relationships with small organic farmers in the finger Lakes Region of N.Y. State. Organic Soybeans are grown in the fertile glacial soils of the region specially for Fresh Tofu Inc. Together with Natural Nigari coagulant imported from Japan, we are able to achieve the pure, subtly sweet flavor of our tofu.”


Criteria Points Comments
Ownership Structure 80 Family Business
Percentage Organic Soybean Purchases 100 100% Organic Purchases
Disclosure of Information for Verification 100 Full and Open Disclosure
Organic Certifier 75 QAI
Organic Product Line 90 89% Organic, 2% ""made with organic"" and 9% non-GMO
Manufacturing 100 All manufacturing done in-house
Sourcing and Farmer Relationships 100 100% directly from North American farmers, company owner visits the farms
Prevention of GMO contamination 40 No testing
Flavors 100 only food ingredients used, no flavors
Soy Lecithin 100 none used
Total (out of 1000) 885 FOUR BEANS (Excellent)