3 Best Tofu Cat Litters [Cat Tested]

Tofu cat litter is made from soy. It’s low dust, low tracking, and offers decent odor control.

This type of cat litter is also biodegradable which makes it better for the environment.

Pidan tofu cat litter is the best option based on what I’ve tested. It scored well for odor and dust control.

Here’s a quick comparison of my 3 best tofu cat litters:

Tofu litter is biodegradable and safely flushed down the toilet in small amounts. It also offers effective odor control.

Like most litter available, there’s a lot of new options coming onto the market. Whilst I haven’t yet seen them all, I’ve tested a few litters on the market to rank and compare.

3 Best Tofu Cat Litters Ranked

I’ve tested a range of tofu cat litter picking the best options from the following criteria:

• Absorbency
• Odor
• Cat friendliness
• Value for money
• Dust control
• Tracking

I’ve graded each criteria out of five. To find how I scored these criteria check out our review guidelines.

Regional availability may vary between products (please check):

What Should I Look For in a Tofu Litter?

Tofu cat litter is relatively new to the market.

However, most tofu litter I’ve tested does more or less the same as the other. Some are a tad better than others in some departments which usually comes down to:

• Offering a better shape for cats.
• The use of odor control additives (e.g. activated carbon).
• Better scent (some are more overpowering out the bag).

Another thing to look for is authenticity.

Tofu is made from soybean, so you’d expect tofu litter brands to contain soybean. However, they often used other plant-based ingredients like peas.

Is that a big deal?

Maybe not, but you’ll want to check the ingredients for soy pulp if you want the real deal. Some brands also add ingredients like bentonite and corn which you might not want to use.

After all, one of the main benefits is that soy is edible.

Although you don’t want your cat eating litter, in case they do there’s less to worry about than clay which can cause a range of nasty health problems.

Labelling is generally not well regulated in the cat litter industry, so brands don’t have to match ingredients to labels (unlike cat food).

Here’s a quick idea of how tofu cat litter stacks up against other types of cat litter:

Other things to look for when choosing cat litter in general:

Dust Control

Tofu cat litter produces less dust than clay litter. Awesome.

Crystal cat litter is one of the dustiest litter choices.

Clay releases silica dust which may be harmful to health.

Look for customer review pictures or videos to check for a product’s dust production.

Scent

Stick with unscented.

Research shows that cats prefer unscented cat litter.

Cats prefer litter is cleaned daily to cut down on odor.

You wouldn’t want to use a toilet that isn’t clean?

Tofu cat litter has a natural ‘barnyard’ type smell. You may find this off-putting.

However:

It’s your cat’s decision that matters most and whether they are happy to use the litter.

One way to test this is to trial two different cat litters side by side. The cat litter cafeteria test.

Find out which cat litter your cat isgravitating towards and using more often.

Texture

Most cats prefer a soft texture on the paws such as clay or crystal cat litter.

However, this depends on your cat.

Some cats may enjoy using tofu cat litter.

Clumping

Tofu cat litter does form easy-to-scoop chunks similar to clay litter.

Some plant products don’t make the best clumping litter (e.g. pine).

Check the individual brand to learn more about whether their litter is clumping.

Low tracking

The larger pellets of tofu cat litter resist tracking more than smaller clay granules.

Small granules tend to stick to paws after litter box usage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is Tofu Cat Litter?

Tofu cat litter uses the pulp of soybeans (tofu uses soybeans).

It also uses natural ingredients such as corn starch and peas. The materials are biodegradable.

That means they get broken down by nature if thrown out in the backyard.

Like all forms of cat litter, the product has natural odor control and absorption properties that make it suitable for your cat to use as litter.

Is Tofu Cat Litter Eco-Friendly?

Yes, most cat litter made with tofu is non-toxic and able to disintegrate in the environment.

This means you can flush the litter down the toilet or throw it in the garden (i.e. mulch).

This is because the product is biodegradable.

You may still wish to throw the waste in the bin at your own discretion.

How Often Should I Change Tofu Cat Litter?

Cat litter needs daily replacement.

Cat’s find it unpleasant to use the soiled litter and have to step on clumps to get to their toilet.

There is no way around doing this unless you have an automatic cat litter system (which is a higher-cost purchase).

Why Is My Cat Eating Tofu Cat Litter?

Sometimes cats try to eat things off the ground due to a poor diet or health problems.

If you notice this behavior, contact a vet for help.

Make sure your cat is eating enough quality foods over the day and being fed at regular meal times.

Reducing boredom may also help reduce behavioral issues.

How Long Does Tofu Cat Litter Last?

One 6 pound bag of cat litter lasts approximately 3-4 weeks.

This will depend on the cat and their toilet usage.

Fill a litter box to 3-5 inches and regularly top up.

Your cat should be able to ‘dig’ into their litter and cover their waste as they would in nature.

Conclusion

Tofu cat litter is biodegradable option which is great for small living spaces to keep odor under control.

It’s also excellent litter for dust, which will help those with respiratory issues.

The main issue with tofu cat litter is it’s price. Some options also come in needle-like shapes that aren’t what many cats enjoy using.