--- 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" brand: "cultures for health" price: "€ 47.96" currency: EUR in_stock: true category: "Cultures For Health" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/82475099-cultures-for-health-tempeh-starter-culture-4-packets-starter-spores store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # 4 packets for 8 cups beans cultured 2.5x protein of tofu Versatile for vegan bacon & nuggets 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 **Brand:** cultures for health **Price:** € 47.96 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌿 Elevate your plant-based game with authentic tempeh magic! ## 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 by cultures for health - **How much does it cost?** € 47.96 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/82475099-cultures-for-health-tempeh-starter-culture-4-packets-starter-spores) ## Best For - cultures for health enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted cultures for health brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Versatility Unleashed:** Use soy, black, garbanzo, mung, or adzuki beans to create customized plant-based meats like vegan bacon and nuggets. - • **Gut-Friendly Fermentation:** Boost your digestive health with natural probiotics from this gluten-free, non-GMO fermented superfood. - • **DIY Plant-Based Powerhouse:** Craft your own authentic tempeh with 4 starter packets, each culturing 2 cups of beans for fresh, homemade protein. - • **Flavorful Indonesian Tradition:** Experience the nutty, smoky, mushroomy taste of genuine tempeh that elevates any vegan dish from sandwiches to snacks. - • **Protein-Packed & Nutrient-Rich:** Enjoy 2.5 times the protein of tofu plus essential minerals like calcium, magnesium, and iron to fuel your active lifestyle. ## Overview Cultures for Health Tempeh Starter Culture offers 4 packets of premium Rhizopus Oryzae spores to ferment up to 8 cups of dried beans into nutrient-dense, high-protein tempeh. This gluten-free, non-GMO starter enables you to create versatile, flavorful Indonesian-style tempeh at home, perfect for vegan bacon, nuggets, and more, while delivering probiotics and essential minerals for holistic wellness. ## Description desertcart.com: 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 : Grocery & Gourmet Food ## 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 | | Best Sellers Rank | #66,717 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #4 in Fresh Tempeh | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (564) | | 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. ## 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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