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Tofu Shop scores “Outstanding” on the Organic Soy Scorecard
by Beth on Mar.03, 2011, under Blog, News
The Tofu Shop is very pleased to announce that our score on the Organic Soy Scorecard recently jumped from four to five beans, a jump from the rank of “Excellent” to the highest possible tier of “Outstanding”.
In 2009, The Cornucopia Institute, a Wisconsin based advocacy organization, released its study “Behind the Bean: The Heroes and Charlatans of the Natural and Organic Soy Foods Industry.” The report includes an Organic Soy Scorecard that ranks many of the country’s soy foods makers.
The Tofu Shop ranks so high because we use 100% organic ingredients and do all of our production in-house, using organic, non-genetically modified soybeans from North American growers. We were also commended for going the extra mile to use organic, fair-trade cocoa in our chocolate soy milk, for our waste reduction efforts, and for full and open disclosure to Cornucopia’s research inquiries.
The Tofu Shop prides itself on using organic, whole foods ingredients and handcrafting our organic, artisan tofu, soy milks and deli products in small batches with absolutely no possibility of hexane contamination. Recent news stories have uncovered concern about this chemical contamination during soybean processing for corporate so-called “natural” soy foods producers.
Tofu Shop gluten free products
by Beth on Nov.05, 2010, under Blog, News
In June we announced that we’re changing all of our products to gluten free. These are the latest.
- Breakfast Sausage
- Vegie Burgers
- Smoked Tofu Spread
- Humboldt Sloppy Joe
Tofu Shop’s Purple Panacea and Supa Spicy Sauerkrauts are here!
by Beth on Jul.30, 2010, under Blog, General, News
Last month we announced a new product, “Humboldt Original Green Sauerkraut”…the first in our new line of “Humboldt Krauts and Pickles”. We are very happy to introduce two more organic, artisan raw sauerkrauts. Look for Purple Panacea and Supa Spicy Krauts at the Arcata and Eureka Coop’s, Wildberries, and Eureka Natural Foods.
Purple Panacea, which is deliciously and nutritiously deep purple, is made from red cabbage, carrots, beets, parsley, garlic and salt.
Bursting with flavor, Supa Spice is green cabbage, carrots, beets, radishes, assorted peppers, garlic, ginger, and salt. Our organic krauts are probiotic…naturally fermented in small artisan batches, so they’re rich with beneficial enzymes and lactobacilli.
Perfect for sandwiches, salads, condiments, and side dishes. For more info, call or email the Tofu Shop.
We’re proud to use locally grown ingredients when available. Thanks to Willow Creek Farms and Rain Frog Farm.
Tofu Shop is going gluten free!
by Beth on Jun.10, 2010, under Blog, News
Due to popular demand, we are transitioning to 100% gluten free. The gluten in some of our products comes from shoyu (a kind of soy sauce), and we’re in the process of switching to wheat-free tamari. Our first product to go gluten free is Smoked Tofu Spread (containers dated 7/1/10 or fresher).
Call or email us for more information.
Tofu Shop introduces organic Humboldt Original Green Sauerkraut
by Beth on Jun.04, 2010, under Blog, News
We are thrilled to introduce our new line of Humboldt made, organic, artisan raw sauerkraut. Original Green Sauerkraut is available now at the Arcata and Eureka Coop’s, Wildberries, Eureka Natural Foods, Murphy’s-Sunnybrae, Wildflower Cafe and the Good Food Store (Laytonville).
Coming soon… “Purple Panacea” and “Supa Spice”.
Our organic, raw sauerkraut is locally-made with locally grown ingredients (when available). Naturally fermented in small artisan batches, it is rich with beneficial enzymes and lactobacilli.
Perfect for sandwiches, salads, condiments, and side dishes. For more info, call or email the Tofu Shop.
