Pete's Tofu2Go

[froggythefrog]

Dear Pete,

I must say that I am terribly disappointed. I kept seeing your Tofu2Go packages in the cold soy products section at Wild Oats, and the "Santa Fe Sizzle with Mango Pineapple Fusion" had thoroughly sparked my curiosity, as well as imagination. I looked at the package and thoroughly read it. You said nothing about cooking it or anything and it is, afterall, called Tofu2Go, so I figured it had to be convenient, and picked it up.

I got to the office and opened the package. The tofu is in liquid and vacuum-sealed and the plastic is not easy to break either. I searched around the office desperately for a pair of scissors. We programmers really don't keep scissors around. I got the package open and spilt the liquid all over my desk. The container is not exactly what I would consider a container you would eat from. You might consider doing your tofu the same way they do frozen spaghetti and other shelf-type meals. I looked at my coworker's desk and decided she would kill me if I borrowed her gold-colored fork. I reluctantly ate the wet tofu with my hands. At least you do provide a little tray for the mango-pineapple fusion sauce. Shall I mention that you only provide one little double tray, but you have 4 servings in the package. It is 2Go afterall.

The taste of the tofu and sauce (this is the part that really matters) was okay. It wasn't great. I did not eat all 4 servings, which I could have easily done if I really liked the taste of it. I am glad I did not, because the fat and sodium content is a little hefty, despite the lack of flavor. If I get in the mood again, I might try the creamy yogurt-looking stuff you make. It looks appealing on the package too....

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(Note: This letter was not actually sent to the company and just used for the review format here.)

For the price, it's not really worth it. The product can be improved and I would not be surprised if it is in the future.....

I haven't tried any other flavors. Has anyone else ever tried Tofu2Go? What flavor was it? What did you think?

[bumble]

Hey Froggyfrog..I think you may have been having one of those irritable days..I know cause I 'em too..

But, Petes Tofu is really good stuff! For one,it comes with a small spoon to eat with (check in the bag!),and if you are really careful,you can open the plastic cover without any trouble.It is covered in a liquid,because it's fresh tofu and tofu likes water.

*Tip,when dealing with the 'dessert' tofu,I like to have it at home and blend it with my hand held blender and have it over waffles,like a yogurt.I recommend that to you.It IS slightly tasteless..but isnt all tofu???

Also,I actually like the dinner tofu's best..fried up or dipped in the sauce with veggies.It's really yummy and I hope you will give Pete's another go.

[VioletPickles]

The only petes tofu2go i had was more like an easy-already-flavored-but you still have to heat it and such, kind of thing. I take it as more of an elimination of the steps of marinating and processing my own tofu and making a sauce, and just heat it and use it to top pasta or rice.

I can see how itd be a fairly annoying office lunch though, but dont give up on it!

[Cherry_Critter]

I am loving the Sesame Ginger stuff by Petes Tofu2Go. I admit it's not really 'to go" cause it comes in 4 triangle chunks, all wrapped in same plastic. Would be awesome if they were individually wrapped. But aside from that, I do love them and usually open up the pack the night before, slice it up and pour the sauce over it in a lunch container and let it marinade all night. Next day for lunch I've got yummy sesame tofu swimming in sauce, lol. I also add a bit of the Litehouse brand sesame ginger sauce for extra flavor. I'm not a fan of the dessert ones by Petes though...

[Blue Plastic Straw]

I like the Pete's tofu (although I've never tried that particular flavor), but it's definitely NOT 2Go. It's difficult to open and messy and has waaaay too much excess packaging. I wrote them an email a long time ago stating something to that effect, and never heard back. I don't buy it all that often for those reasons.

[HystericGlamour]

The mango and key lime are great on the go, and I ahve never ahd a problem witht he taste or convenience.

The others are not "to-go" but rather something you throw in a stir fry to save time marinating them yourself.

[froggythefrog]

The mango and key lime are great on the go, and I ahve never ahd a problem witht he taste or convenience.

The others are not "to-go" but rather something you throw in a stir fry to save time marinating them yourself.

Packaging needs to tell you this. (They do mention the possibility of putting it in a stirfry or salad.) But part of it makes it sound like finger food -- especially with the dipping sauce.

[catswym]

i've never tried the dessert ones or tried it "to go" but i love this stuff. esp the lemon pepper! i use it in stir frys and curry dishes.

yum, yum, yum.

but i agree, it is deceptive packaging.

[bstutzma]

I dont like the dessert or the regular ones ;-) I guess I'll just have to keep on making my own tofu chocolate pie (mmmmm) and season my own tofu for stir-fries. I've never found a seasoned tofu i like as much as the ones I can make on my own.

[Walter]

froggy, if you don't send that letter/email to them, then how do you expect them to change?