I could not do the personal interviews I planned, still, I want to introduce a few (progressive!) food manufacturers. Here comes the first: tempehguru
I just love tempeh, it is a super healthy thing. It is not popular enough, sadly. So what is tempeh?
Tempeh or tempe (/ˈtɛmpeɪ/; Javanese: témpé, Javanese pronunciation: [tempe]) is a traditional Indonesian soy product, that is made from fermented soybeans.[1] It is made by a natural culturing and controlled fermentation process that binds soybeans into a cake form.[2] Here a special fungus is used, which has the Latin name Rhizopus oligosporus, usually marketed under the name tempeh starter.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tempeh being sold in a traditional market in Indonesia
It is especially popular on the island of Java, where it is a staple source of protein. Like tofu, tempeh is made from soybeans, but it is a whole soybean product with different nutritional characteristics and textural qualities. Tempeh’s fermentation process and its retention of the whole bean give it a higher content of protein, dietary fiber, and vitamins. It has a firm texture and an earthy flavor, which becomes more pronounced as it ages.[3][4]
Picture source: https://fullofplants.com/smoked-grilled-tempeh-bacon/
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