Yuba Tofu Skin

Yuba, also known as tofu skin, is a food item made from soybeans. During the boiling of soy milk, a film or skin composed primarily of a soy protein-lipid complex forms on the liquid surface. This film is collected and dried into yellowish sheets known as tofu skin. Yuba is widely used in Chinese, Korean, and Japanese cuisine, both fresh and dried. The earliest written reference to tofu skin appeared in Japan in 1587, and in China in 1578. Yuba is produced in multiple countries, including Japan, China, and Korea, and is available under various brand names.