Pros & Cons
Pros
Thank you for whoever invented this. It's so much easier than laying tofu out on tea towels etc. It absorbs the majority of the water but i always wrap it up in paper towel and squeeze out any remainder i can.
Seems to be very sturdy. They seem thick/sturdy as well. This fits most of the standard blocks of tofu sold locally in canada, but some brands are larger, so may not fit as cleanly. I just wish the bottom section was as strong as the top lid.
Cons
The product feels flimsy. The clip handles pop off and the elastics that are suppose to hold the press in place come loose. There isn't enough space for the water between the tofu holder and the outside box and the tofu ends up sitting in water unless... Read More
Buy the tofu xpress. Ne fonctionne absolument pas. It’s a piece of junk.
Highlights
Quality
Simple easy to use works great and easy to clean
Very easy to use and works great
Cannot apply pressure beyond the weakest level or the hinges will fly off
It did break a few months after using and i didnt bother to repurchase
Price
All kinds of presses with cranks or levers and many attractively priced
Couldnt see myself not having one ever againelastic bands are just starting to fray a bit now so ordered a new set for 3 direct... Read More
Don’t bother trying to save a few bucks with those contraptions because you’ll probably end up buying one of these later anyway
Competitiveness
I had purchased one from a different brand involving a twist top that broke in no time
This fits most of the standard blocks of tofu sold locally in canada but some brands are larger so may not fit as cleanly
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Only used it to make stirfry but i believe this willmake very crispy “chicken” fingers
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
As others have written attaching the eleastic bands to the handles can be awkward and sometimes a third hand would be helpful
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
But once attached you simply leave the tofu to compress and it works well enough
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If you already have extrafirm tofu dont expect a lot of water to be drained from it but you will get some expressed
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Great product however the outer plastic warped slightly in the dishwasher
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Presses out a lot of water from the tofu
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
A costco block of tofu does need to be cut a bit shorter due to shape
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
However it removes water in 15 minutes so easy enough to do twice