Nestlé's Garden Gourmet brand has launched Crunchy Tofu, a new plant-based protein solution consisting of pre-cut, seasoned, and breaded tofu cubes. The product features a crispy coating and a soft interior, ready in just five minutes in an air fryer.

Available in a 160-gram package, Crunchy Tofu requires no pre-preparation and can be used as a side dish, main ingredient, or snack. The brand suggests using it in salads, bowls, wraps, ramen, and other hot dishes.

Simplified preparation

The launch aims to meet the demand from Portuguese consumers for plant-based protein alternatives and meals tailored to their nutritional needs that are quick to prepare.

According to Nestlé, one of the obstacles to tofu consumption is related to its preparation, which traditionally can require time, technique, and knowledge to achieve a crispy exterior and a soft interior.

“ With the new Garden Gourmet Crunchy Tofu, we want to make tofu consumption simpler, more convenient, and more accessible, even for those with little experience in its preparation, while providing a balanced meal with plant-based protein. By eliminating steps such as cutting, seasoning, and breading, we offer a solution that is ready in just five minutes, making everyday meals easier, more varied, and more balanced ,” says Patrícia Lopes, Marketing Manager for the Food & Confectionery category at Nestlé Portugal.

Garden Gourmet Crunchy Tofu is now available at major retailers in Portugal.