--- product_id: 82475099 title: "Cultures for Health Tempeh Starter Culture | 4 Packets Starter Spores for DIY Plant Based Meat | Gluten Free, Non-GMO Indonesian Food | Make Meatless Bacon, Vegan Nuggets, & More High Protein Snacks" price: "VT8189" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/82475099-cultures-for-health-tempeh-starter-culture-4-packets-starter-spores store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 4 packets of starter spores 2.5x protein of tofu Cultures 1.5 lbs beans per packet Cultures for Health Tempeh Starter Culture | 4 Packets Starter Spores for DIY Plant Based Meat | Gluten Free, Non-GMO Indonesian Food | Make Meatless Bacon, Vegan Nuggets, & More High Protein Snacks **Price:** VT8189 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌿 Ferment your way to next-level plant protein perfection! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Cultures for Health Tempeh Starter Culture | 4 Packets Starter Spores for DIY Plant Based Meat | Gluten Free, Non-GMO Indonesian Food | Make Meatless Bacon, Vegan Nuggets, & More High Protein Snacks - **How much does it cost?** VT8189 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/82475099-cultures-for-health-tempeh-starter-culture-4-packets-starter-spores) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Step-By-Step Success:** Detailed instructions ensure your tempeh turns out perfectly every time — impress your foodie circle. - • **Versatility Meets Flavor:** Transform soy, black, garbanzo, or mung beans into smoky, nutty, umami-rich meat alternatives. - • **DIY Plant-Based Powerhouse:** Craft authentic tempeh at home with 4 easy-to-use starter packets for endless vegan creations. - • **Protein-Packed & Nutrient-Rich:** Enjoy 2.5x the protein of tofu plus essential minerals and probiotics for gut health. - • **Gluten-Free & Non-GMO Assurance:** Clean, conscious eating with premium Indonesian culture spores you can trust. ## Overview Cultures for Health Tempeh Starter Culture includes 4 packets of Rhizopus Oryzae spores that ferment 2 cups of dried beans each, producing about 1.5 pounds of authentic Indonesian tempeh. This gluten-free, non-GMO starter enables you to create versatile, protein-rich vegan meat substitutes with a complex nutty and smoky flavor, packed with probiotics and essential minerals for a healthy, sustainable diet. ## Description INCLUDES: 4 packets of tempeh starter spores (rice, soybeans, Rhisopus Oryzae culture) and detailed instructions for making your own authentic tempeh. Each packet cultures 2 cups of dried beans, which translates to about 1.5 pounds after soaking, boiling, and culturing. AUTHENTIC TASTE: Tempeh is a delicious Indonesian dish made by fermenting soybeans so that mycelium knits them together and produces a sort of cake with a nutty, smoky, mushroomy flavor. VEGAN PROTEIN: One of the best homemade meat substitutes you could ask for, finished tempeh can be marinated, sliced, fried, or however you would prepare meat. Put in sandwiches, soup, or level up with vegan bacon or meatless chicken nuggets! VERSATILE: This incredible plant based protein is traditionally made with soy beans, but can also be made with black beans, garbanzo beans, mung beans, or adzuki beans, to name a few. HEALTH BENEFITS: In addition to boasting 2.5x the protein of tofu, tempeh is a great source of calcium, riboflavin, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, and manganese; and as with all fermented foods, contains probiotics for digestive health. ## Features - INCLUDES: 4 packets of tempeh starter spores (rice, soybeans, Rhisopus Oryzae culture) and detailed instructions for making your own authentic tempeh. Each packet cultures 2 cups of dried beans, which translates to about 1.5 pounds after soaking, boiling, and culturing. - AUTHENTIC TASTE: Tempeh is a delicious Indonesian dish made by fermenting soybeans so that mycelium knits them together and produces a sort of cake with a nutty, smoky, mushroomy flavor. - VEGAN PROTEIN: One of the best homemade meat substitutes you could ask for, finished tempeh can be marinated, sliced, fried, or however you would prepare meat. Put in sandwiches, soup, or level up with vegan bacon or meatless chicken nuggets! - VERSATILE: This incredible plant based protein is traditionally made with soy beans, but can also be made with black beans, garbanzo beans, mung beans, or adzuki beans, to name a few. - HEALTH BENEFITS: In addition to boasting 2.5x the protein of tofu, tempeh is a great source of calcium, riboflavin, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, and manganese; and as with all fermented foods, contains probiotics for digestive health. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B016C02XUQ | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (563) | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Manufacturer | Cultures for Health | | Product Dimensions | 3.88 x 1.75 x 6.18 inches; 1.28 ounces | | UPC | 814598020360 | ## Images ![Cultures for Health Tempeh Starter Culture | 4 Packets Starter Spores for DIY Plant Based Meat | Gluten Free, Non-GMO Indonesian Food | Make Meatless Bacon, Vegan Nuggets, & More High Protein Snacks - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ZzDkREFRL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What special equipment do I need to make tempeh?** A: First, you'll need plastic bags, or banana or palm leaves. You'll also need a space that can maintain an 85–91°F temperature for at least 12 hours. Lastly, whatever equipment you use must allow some air exchange to the culturing beans. **Q: What can I use to incubate tempeh?** A: A large cube-shaped dehydrator; a bread proofer with temp controls; an oven with low temp setting or just the light turned on; cupboard with low-level heat source; low-temp mat (such as for reptiles or sprout seedlings) with towel in between; etc. **Q: What kind of vinegar should I use?** A: Rice vinegar is traditional, but white distilled is another great choice; you can also use pasteurized apple cider vinegar (not raw). **Q: How do I stop the culturing process?** A: Since tempeh produces its own heat, it will keep culturing unless you halt the process. There are several ways: refrigerate (keeping cakes separate); plunge in boiling water for 30 seconds, wrap well, and freeze; or bake at 350°F for 20 minutes. **Q: How long does it take to make tempeh?** A: Generally, it cultures for at least 30 hours. After the first 12 hours or so it should begin generating its own heat, so you can stop incubating it; but continue to check it at 24 hours and again at 36 hours. It often takes a full 48 hours or more. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by E***Z on April 24, 2025* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by C***Y on December 12, 2018* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by P***E on July 17, 2018* ## Frequently Bought Together - Cultures for Health Tempeh Starter Culture | 4 Packets Starter Spores for DIY Plant Based Meat | Gluten Free, Non-GMO Indonesian Food | Make Meatless Bacon, Vegan Nuggets, & More High Protein Snacks - Cultures For Health Natto Starter Spores | Traditional Soybean Japanese Food | Great Source of Protein, Vitamin K, Probiotics for Digestive Health | Gluten Free Vegan Plant Based Meat Alternative - Soymerica Non-GMO Soybeans - 7 Lbs. Identity Preserved (IP). Great for Soy Milk and Tofu. 100% Product of USA. 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