Common questions

Is Silken Tofu healthy?

Silken Tofu scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. Silken tofu is primarily made from soybean extract, which is a good source of plant-based protein and essential amino acids.

How processed is Silken Tofu?

Silken Tofu is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Silken Tofu's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Soybean Extract is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

Silken Tofu

Name: Silken Tofu
Brand: Coles Nature's Kitchen

Coles Nature's Kitchen

Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0

Harmful ingredients 1

Owned by Coles Group

Category Tofu

Summary

Silken tofu is primarily made from soybean extract, which is a good source of plant-based protein and essential amino acids. The product has a short ingredient list with minimal additives, which is favorable. However, it is classified as a processed food, which limits its score despite the clean ingredient profile.

Key ingredients 3

Water

Neutral

Water is a basic ingredient essential for hydration and the texture of the product, with no significant positive or negative effects.

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Firming Agent (575)

Neutral

The firming agent is used to maintain the tofu's texture and is generally recognized as safe for consumption.

Soybean Extract

Very Bad

Soybean extract is highly concentrated, which can sometimes lead to concerns about overconsumption of certain compounds found in soy, especially if consumed in large quantities regularly.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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