Effects of Different Coagulation Temperatures on the Texture and Yield of Soy Paneer (Tofu)

Studies were conducted to find the effects of coagulation temperatures on yield and quality of tofu coagulated with calcium sulfate. Instrumental Textural Analyzer was used to measure the textural properties such as hardness, cohesiveness, adhesiveness, springiness and chewiness of tofu. It was found that hardness, cohesiveness, adhesiveness, springiness, chewiness and yield increase with coagulation temperature. The developed regression equations can be used for predicting these properties in the experimental range satisfactorily.