fermentation process of tempeh
[tempe]) is a traditional soy product originally from Indonesia. It is made by a natural culturing and controlled fermentation process that binds soybeans into a cake form, similar to a very firm vegetarian burger patty.Tempeh is unique among major traditional soy foods in that it is the only one that did not originate from the Sinosphere cuisine.empeh'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.