The textural characteristics of the tofu samples were deter-
mined using a TMS-Pro Texture Analyzer (Food Technology Corp.,
Sterling, VA, USA). Samples (1.5 cm 1.5 cm 1.5 cm) were com-
pressed by a plunger (D: 44 mm) to 30% deformation at a speed of
20 mm/min. From the texture profile analysis curves, the textural
parameters, hardness, springiness and chewiness, were obtained.
The textural parameters of tofu were evaluated according to the
definitions given by Bourne (2000).