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Product Description Nigari has been used for hundreds years in Japan and China. Nigari is composed mainly of magnesium chloride, but also contains other minerals found in seawaterOnly 16 ounces of nigari can make about 250 pounds of tofu, depending on firmness.Magnesium chloride is an important coagulant used in the preparation of tofu from soy milk. In Japan it is sold as nigari (the term is derived from the Japanese word for "bitter"), a white powder produced from seawater after the sodium chloride has been removed, and the water evaporated. In China it is called "lushui"( in Chinese). Nigari or Lushui consists mostly of magnesium chloride, with some magnesium sulfate and other trace elements. It is also an ingredient in baby formula milk.We specialize in the all the best Organic Foods, Raw Foods, Macrobiotic, Vegan, Gluten Free, Asian, Gourmet and Specialty foods and related Natural Cookware and Natural Home products available anywhere. We offer top quality products designed for every palate and nutritional lifestyle, always keeping in mind the balance of your body, mind, spirit and life.
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