100% plant-based, dust-tested tofu litter — for your cat's paws and your peace of mind.
Odor and dust are the two most common reasons cat parents say they're unhappy with their litter — and the most common reason cats avoid the box altogether. Most conventional litters fix one and ignore the other: clay controls odor by adding mass, at the cost of dust and weight; lightweight fillers cut the dust, but let odor build up fast.
"Yaong was built to solve both at once — without mined minerals or masking fragrance."
Every number below is backed by internal and third-party lab testing.
Measured against standard clumping clay litter
SGS-tested, not detected (LOQ 2.0mg/kg)
Ammonia breakdown, lab-verified
Vs. own weight in liquid
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| Category | Yaong Tofu Litter | Traditional Clay | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core material | Renewable soybean fiber, harvested annually | Sodium bentonite, strip-mined clay | Clay is a finite mineral resource extracted via open-pit mining; soybean fiber regrows every growing season. |
| Dust generated | 99% dust-free (lab tested) | Visibly dusty on pour and scoop | Airborne clay dust contains crystalline silica — flagged in a 2025 non-occupational respiratory-risk toxicology review. |
| Bag weight | ~6 lb per bag | 20–40 lb bags standard | Mineral clay is 3–4x denser than plant fiber pellets by volume — heavier bags to carry and store. |
| Clumping strength | Firm, fast-set clumps (corn starch + guar gum binder) | Strong initial clump | Both clump well fresh; clay clumps can soften and break apart if left in a humid box too long. |
| Disposal | Flushable in small amounts* | Trash only — never flush | Clumping clay swells on contact with water and can clog pipes; it's also non-biodegradable in landfill for decades. |
| Odor approach | Neutralizes odor at the source (plant fiber breakdown) | Often masked with added fragrance | Masking scent doesn't remove odor-causing compounds — and strong fragrances can be a turn-off for scent-sensitive cats. |
| If a curious nibble happens | Food-grade plant fiber | Mineral clay, not intended for ingestion | Veterinary guidance flags a swallowing risk with clumping clay, which can expand internally. |
| Environmental footprint | Renewable, biodegradable | Non-renewable, non-biodegradable | A renewable annual crop vs. a mined resource that doesn't break down after disposal. |
Clay is a finite mineral resource extracted via open-pit mining; soybean fiber regrows every growing season.
Airborne clay dust contains crystalline silica — flagged in a 2025 toxicology review.
Mineral clay is 3–4x denser than plant fiber pellets by volume.
Both clump well fresh; clay clumps can soften in a humid box over time.
Clumping clay swells on contact with water and can clog pipes.
Masking scent doesn't remove odor-causing compounds.
Veterinary guidance flags a swallowing risk with clumping clay.
A renewable annual crop vs. a mined resource that doesn't break down.
*Please don't flush cat litter in outdoor gutters or storm drains. Sources: internal lab testing, third-party SGS testing, published toxicology review on airborne crystalline silica in clumping clay litter (2025).
Firm, fast-setting clumps
Neutralizes odor at the source
Natural plant-based binder
1.5–2.0mm dual blend
No mined minerals, no shortcuts — just a simple, food-grade process.
Food-grade soybean fiber — a byproduct of soy processing — is milled to a fine, consistent texture, so nothing goes to waste.
Corn starch and guar gum bind the fiber into dense, dual-sized pellets (1.5–2.0mm) engineered for firm, fast clumping.
Each batch is low-temperature dried, screened for dust, and lab-tested (SGS) before it's sealed and shipped to your door.
Every litter on the shelf asked us to choose between our cats' comfort and our own sanity — dusty clay or weak, messy plant litter, never both done well. So we spent over a year testing pellet size, absorption, and odor control with our own cats, Cali and Yiyi, until we got a litter we'd trust in our own home. That's Yaong.