TEMPEWALA
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Chickpea Dehydrated Tempeh Raw is exactly two ingredients: split chana dal (chickpeas) and Rhizopus Oligosporus starter culture, fermented for 72 hours and then low-temperature dehydrated to preserve the live culture in a dormant state. No salt, no seasoning, no coating, no preservatives β and completely soy-free.
Roughly 27g of protein per 100g and about 12.6mg of sodium, with a mild, nutty flavour and the same deep umami other tempeh gets from the free glutamate the Rhizopus culture releases during fermentation.
Eat it straight from the pack for the live cultures intact, or rehydrate in warm water for 5β10 minutes. Once rehydrated, it’s actively fermenting again β cook, freeze, or eat it right away. To keep the probiotic benefit, avoid boiling; add it after cooking or eat it cold. Processed in a facility that also processes peanuts and soy.
What’s actually inside
Soy-free. Processed in a facility that also processes peanuts and soy. No preservatives Β· No additives
Why this is different
Whole split chickpeas fermented for 72 hours, then dried at low temperature so the culture survives the pack. One legume, one culture β and genuinely soy-free. Rehydrates about 3.5Γ.
How it’s made
Split chana dal, soaked and cooked whole β never flour.
Rhizopus oligosporus binds them into a solid cake.
Dehydrated gently so the culture stays alive.
1,000 years of Indonesian fermentation. Made in Bangalore since 2017.
Read the label
| TempeWala | Typical tempeh snack | |
|---|---|---|
| Whole fermented chickpeas | Yes | Often TVP |
| Live culture retained | Yes | Pasteurised |
| Preservatives | None | Common |
| Artificial flavours | None | Common |
| Needs refrigeration | No | Usually |
Category comparison, not a specific brand. Full ingredient list on every pack.
Nutrition
| Protein | 27 g |
Full nutrition panel is printed on every pack.
How to keep it
Store cool and dry. Refrigerate or freeze after opening.
How to eat it
Eat them dry, straight from the pack β the culture is intact. Or rehydrate in warm water for 5β10 minutes, then cook. Once rehydrated they are actively fermenting, so cook, freeze or eat them straight away. To keep the probiotic benefit, donβt boil β add them after cooking, or eat them cold.



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