If you eat opened tofu within two days, a fridge without a freezer compartment is enough, as long as you keep the tofu well sealed at 4 °C. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre (Voedingscentrum) says opened tofu can be kept in the fridge for two days and in the freezer for three months. If you want to freeze fresh portions, choose a four-star freezer compartment, as recommended by the Consumers’ Association (Consumentenbond).
If you use an opened pack within two days, reliable fridge space is what matters most; a freezer compartment is not essential. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping opened tofu in the fridge for up to two days.
If you want to keep opened tofu for longer, you’ll need access to a freezer suitable for freezing fresh food. The Consumers’ Association recommends a four-star freezer compartment for this.
If you share an appliance with housemates or have limited space, weigh up its external dimensions and separate fridge and freezer capacities. Milieu Centraal also recommends considering the size and annual energy consumption in kWh.
Start with how you plan to store the tofu: chilling is enough if you’ll use it within two days, while fresh portions you want to keep for longer need suitable freezer space. Then measure the space available and compare the capacity and energy consumption of appliances that will fit.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should consider this? |
|---|---|---|
| Reliable cooling | Check whether the fridge reaches 4 °C and choose a place for a well-sealed container. | If you want to keep opened tofu chilled, you’ll need to know whether the fridge is actually cold enough. Around 36% of consumers prioritise reliable cooling. |
| Freezing portions | Check for a four-star rating and the freezer compartment’s separate capacity. | If you want to keep portions of tofu beyond the recommended fridge storage period, a freezer compartment that can freeze fresh food is important. Around 29% of consumers say freezing is their main need. |
| Space and layout | Measure the available space and compare the external dimensions with the fridge and freezer capacities separately. | In a small or shared kitchen, the appliance needs to fit and offer enough usable space for your shopping. Around 21% of consumers prioritise suitable dimensions and capacity. |
| Energy consumption | Compare the stated annual consumption in kWh of models that meet your space and storage needs. | Once you’ve found an appliance that meets your practical requirements, annual consumption can help you make your choice. Around 14% of consumers focus mainly on energy use and running costs. |
A one-, two- or three-star freezer compartment is not as suitable for freezing as a four-star freezer.
Check that the specific model has a four-star freezer compartment if you want to freeze fresh portions of tofu.
The total capacity doesn’t tell you how much space there is for tofu in the fridge or portions in the freezer.
Compare the stated fridge and freezer capacities separately, and check the external dimensions too.
A suitable size doesn’t tell you how much electricity the appliance is expected to use each year, according to the product information.
Compare the energy label and stated annual consumption of models that suit your space and storage needs. Milieu Centraal recommends checking the kWh per year figure.
Tabletop models with a separately specified freezer compartment, such as the KV550.
Compact tabletop models with fridge space and a freezer compartment, including the TRT4702B.
Tabletop models with or without a freezer compartment; the KTL15NWEB has a separately specified four-star freezer compartment.
The TSE1285N is a tabletop model to consider if you mainly need fridge space.
These product picks are aimed at keeping tofu chilled and, depending on the model, freezing portions or providing shared fridge and freezer storage. Check the capacity, dimensions and freezer function you need for each model.
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A compact fridge-freezer option if you also want to freeze portions of tofu. The product name lists an 80-litre total capacity: 68 litres of fridge space and a 12-litre, four-star freezer compartment.
Height: 84,5 cm. The door is reversible.
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A tabletop model to consider if you’re looking for compact chilled storage. Check the fridge and freezer space available for the specific model.
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A tabletop model for chilled food storage. Check whether the specific model has a freezer compartment and whether it’s suitable for freezing fresh tofu.
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A tabletop model with a freezer compartment if you want to store chilled tofu and frozen food separately. Check the available capacity and the freezer compartment’s star rating to make sure it suits your needs.
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A fridge-freezer to consider if you need more shared storage space. The product name lists a total capacity of 260 litres, with 187 litres of fridge space and 73 litres of freezer space.
The stated width is 55 cm. Check the available height before deciding where to put it.
Keep opened tofu well sealed in a fridge at 4 °C. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping it in the fridge for two days or in the freezer for three months. For an unopened pack, follow the instructions on the packaging.
Use a fridge thermometer on the bottom shelf; the selected setting on the dial doesn’t prove that the fridge is at 4 °C. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends placing the thermometer in the middle of that shelf.
No. Choose a four-star freezer compartment for freezing fresh food. According to the Consumers’ Association, freezer compartments rated from one to three stars are not suitable for this purpose. The star rating doesn’t tell you how quickly a particular model freezes.
According to ACM ConsuWijzer, you generally have 14 days from delivery to change your mind about a standard online purchase. You’re also covered by statutory guarantees if the product doesn’t meet reasonable expectations under normal use; a commercial manufacturer’s guarantee doesn’t replace this right.
Compare the energy label and the stated annual consumption in kWh for the exact model. The European Commission also provides the public product database EPREL. Actual energy use and costs depend on how you use the appliance and your electricity tariff.
