Do you know the differences between tofu and seitan?

Today from Astrid Organic Tapas Bar let's dive into talking about two food widely used in the vegetarian and vegan menus, like plant proteins. It is possible that if you follow a plant-based diet you already know the difference between these foods, but if not, this post will help you resolve your doubts.

Both seitan like the tofu They are two greats plant proteins, but the one has nothing to do with the other. Their only common characteristics may be their origin, since both come from the Asian cuisine, specifically from China, and are used as meat and animal protein substitutes in general. However, both their properties and their flavours are entirely different and make these foods two great allies of the plant-based diet.

Tofu

Tofu is a product that it comes from soya, moreover, experts state that it has a high protein value, provides minerals and contains omega 3 and healthy fats.

Although this food it is used to substitute products like meat or chicken, many consumers have debunked this myth and claim that tofu has a completely different role in their preparations. Ultimately, the way food is cooked and incorporated into a dish is fundamental to fully exploiting its potential in terms of flavour.

Seitan

The first difference is found in the base of the food itself. As we were mentioning, tofu comes from soya, whereas the seitan is made from wheat. It is also a foodstuff high in protein and low in fat and carbohydrates. It also stands out for its minerals such as calcium, sodium and potassium, and for its versatility when used in cooking. Mind you, because of its wheat base It is not a food suitable for coeliacs.

Which is better?

Although both foods are entirely suitable and complete for a vegetarian or vegan diet, experts claim that the tofu is a very nutritious food for several reasons. Its protein is lighter, it digests better, what's more rich in calcium and contributes fewer calories and more nutrients to our body.

However, this does not mean we can select the tofu as a better option since its the flavour is very mild, almost neutral and it is necessary to accompany it with other ingredients, spices or sauces to bring substance to the dish. The seitan, on the contrary, is a very versatile food, which you can coat in batter, fry, stew, and there are many preparations you can achieve with this food.

We cannot establish one food as better or worse, because it will depend entirely on the type of preparations that you make and according to each person's particular culinary taste. We from Astrid Organic Tapas Bar we use seitan in our creations and we know it is a very attractive option for lovers of the vegetarian-vegan diet.

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