Tofu's ancient Chinese origins linked to alchemists' elixir quest

Tofu's origins are traced back to ancient Chinese alchemists during the Western Han dynasty who were seeking an elixir of life. While experimenting with soybeans, gypsum, and spring water, they accidentally created soybean curd, which has since become a globally appreciated food. Historical texts and archaeological evidence support the legend of its creation by Liu An, the King of Huainan. AI

RANK_REASON This article discusses the historical and cultural origins of tofu, rather than a new development or release.

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• Anhui province
• China
• Henan province
• Liu An
• Ming dynasty
• Song dynasty
• Tofu
• Zhu Xi

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