#7 Cubical "Food": Sugar Cubes and Tofu
In this episode, we re-examine the world from the perspective of "boxes" and "cubes," focusing specifically on two square-shaped foods that grace our tables: tofu and sugar cubes.
Tofu shapes hide the ingenuity of the makers.
The reason tofu takes on that familiar square shape is primarily due to the manufacturing process. Physical constraints, such as setting the curd in molds, as well as the efficiency of storage and transportation in supermarkets, play a significant role. The host also discusses the difficulty and delicate nature of professional manufacturing techniques, reflecting on their own experience of trying to make tofu from scratch.
There is a surprising story behind the invention of the sugar cube.
In the past, sugar was sold in large blocks, and breaking it down was a dangerous task. The current shape was born out of a need for safety and convenience. The host expands on the necessity of choosing a square shape for these two seemingly different ingredients. From personal anecdotes about a time when tofu was a staple food, the episode is packed with even more intriguing stories, so please be sure to tune in.
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