2007-03-27 07:06:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Tempeh is made by a natural culturing and controlled fermentation process that binds soybean particles into a cake form. It originated in Indonesia, where it is most popular, although it is common in other parts of Southeast Asia as well. 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 tempeh 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 compared to tofu, as well as firmer texture and stronger flavor. Because of its nutritional value, tempeh is used worldwide in vegetarian cuisine; some consider it to be a meat analogue.
2007-03-27 07:09:10 · answer #1 · answered by holykrikey 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tempeh is made by a natural culturing and controlled fermentation process that binds soybean particles into a cake form. It originated in Indonesia, where it is most popular, although it is common in other parts of Southeast Asia as well. 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 tempeh 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 compared to tofu, as well as firmer texture and stronger flavor. Because of its nutritional value, tempeh is used worldwide in vegetarian cuisine; some consider it to be a meat analogue.
2007-03-31 09:48:18 · answer #2 · answered by Roxas of Organization 13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a meat substitute popular in asia. It is made from soybeans and wheat gluten
2007-03-27 14:15:10 · answer #3 · answered by beebs 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋