# Creatively Infused Tofu Blocks Yamaki Jozo Makes Tofu with Red Beets and Belgian Chocolate By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-02-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tofu-blocks References: [japantoday](https://japantoday.com/category/features/new-products/tired-of-chocolate-try-celebrating-valentine%E2%80%99s-day-with-%E2%80%A6-tofu) & [yamakijozo.shop](https://yamakijozo.shop/?mode=grp&gid=1749326) Most kinds of tofu on the market are differentiated by their level of firmness but Japan's Yamaki Jozo created a pair of uniquely infused tofu blocks for Valentine's Day. The soy product manufacturer released two colorful kinds of tofu, one of which is beet-flavored and shares the vibrant color of a red beet, and another that actually contains Belgian chocolate, which gives the tofu block a dessert-like appearance. These creatively infused tofu products have the potential to inspire creative new dishes. Yamaki Jozo recommends trying the [beet-infused tofu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beet-salad-swirl) with salt and green onions, or serving it with a granola-style cereal, or serving the [chocolate-infused tofu block](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viva-las-vegan-chocolate-truffles) with walnuts on top. Ahead of February 14th, the [Valentine's Tofu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-daythemed1) is being sold online in sets of two. Image Credit: Yamaki Jozo ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Uniquely Infused Food Products:** The creation of uniquely infused tofu blocks opens up opportunities for other food manufacturers to experiment with creative flavor combinations. - **Dessert-like Tofu:** The introduction of chocolate-infused tofu offers potential for the development of innovative dessert recipes using this unconventional ingredient. - **Valentine's Day Food Innovations:** The release of Valentine's Day themed tofu products suggests a trend towards seasonal food innovations for holidays. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers can explore the use of unconventional ingredients and flavors to create unique products and cater to changing consumer preferences. - **Dessert Industry:** The dessert industry has an opportunity to incorporate tofu into their recipes to offer healthier dessert options without compromising on taste. - **Seasonal Food Products:** The seasonal food industry can explore creating themed products for holidays and special occasions to capitalize on consumer demand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crispy International Cuisine Tofus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightly-fried-tofu.md) - [Crowd-Pleasing Marinated Tofus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tofoo-co-marinated-tofu.md) - [Quick-Marinating Tofu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quickmarinating-tofu.md) - [Fava-Based Packaged Tofus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fava-bean-tofu.md) - [Flavor-Packed Tofu Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tofoo-co-marinated.md) - [Chickpea-Based Tofu Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omami-chickpea-tofu.md) - [Pleasure Toy-Inspired Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenga-chocolates.md) - [Pre-Flavored Tofu Slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tofu-slices.md) - [Flavored Recipe-Ready Tofus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prepared-tofu.md)