Unisoya
Unisoya and the Beaulieu Family
A perfect union of soy and local family traditions, Unisoya tofu is not just for vegetarians, vegans, or idealists; it’s also for meat-eaters who want to do good for the planet and their stomachs.
Our tofu can be enjoyed on pizza, in stir-fries, and even skewered on the BBQ with fries. In fact, the beauty of cooking with tofu is that you can prepare it according to your inspirations, whether you’re a master chef or a culinary beginner, as its versatility is unmatched.
Our family has been making tofu since 1986. Initially, we made tofu from our soybeans as a hobby, and from father to son, our talent for making good tofu became our passion. At first, people were hesitant, but we had faith that they would eventually adopt our products. And one beautiful day, our vision became a reality: tofu finally earned its place in the Canadian Food Guide. What a victory for tofu!
We use our own soybean harvests or those of our local partners to provide our community with products that truly come from here. For almost 40 years, we have been perfecting our craft to offer the best GMO-free and trans-fat-free product. Our tofu masters grind the soybeans with water to obtain a beverage that is then transformed into tofu by adding a coagulant.
We are very happy to have over 40 employees as part of our large family, and the family will continue to grow thanks to you. Together, we contribute to the well-being of our economy.
Let’s unite for the future of our planet and the well-being of our children!
Join forces with Unisoya!
Unisoya, the original
From bean to tofu: manufacturing and processing
Since 1986, UNISOYA has been the only tofu company to offer a product that goes from the cultivation of GMO-free soybeans to the manufacturing of the product found in your grocery store aisles. Tofu arrives on your plates through a simple and natural process.
The soy we use comes partly from our own fields, which we cultivate in the same village where our processing plant is located, in Saint-Isidore-de-LaPrairie. However, our harvests do not supply enough for our tofu production, so we purchase the rest of our soybean needs from Quebec growers.
We use dried beans, which we grind with water to make soy milk. We then proceed to transform it into tofu through a curdling process (similar to cheese) by adding a coagulating agent. We can then press our blocks, package them, pasteurize them, and finally box them to send to our distributors. They will make them available in your favorite grocery stores, or sell them to restaurants or processors who will prepare delicious ready-to-eat meals for your busy evenings.
Tofu is a “chameleon food” because it takes on the flavor of the foods it’s incorporated with. It advantageously replaces meats, fish, and eggs.
Quality tofu is very firm, rich in protein, holds its shape well, is easy to work with, and doesn’t fall apart. It is cholesterol-free and gluten-free, and is a source of Omega 6 and Omega 3.
Take a look at our Products section and discover all our tofu flavors available on the market, as well as our marinated and plain tofus.
Our Recipes section will help you discover how you can incorporate tofu into your diet.
History
Tofu has been cultivated in China for 2,000 years, but it was only introduced to Canada in 1924. In Quebec, we must thank Mr. Norbert Argiles, who developed tofu as we know it. Mr. Argiles is a Quebecer of Spanish origin who decided to go to California to learn the tofu manufacturing recipe. He returned to Quebec and settled in Prévost, in the Laurentians, where the UNISOYA company was founded in 1980.
As pioneers confident in bringing major changes to the diet of Quebecers, brothers Bernard and Réal Beaulieu acquired UNISOYA in 1986. We cultivate some 150 hectares of GMO-free soy right here in Saint-Isidore-de-Laprairie. Today, three of our sons have joined us. The tradition of quality continues!
UNISOYA has over 30 years of experience serving its clients. Their satisfaction and the diversity of our products are our greatest achievements! UNISOYA products are available in grocery stores across Quebec and the Maritimes.