What Is Tempe(h)?
Tempeh is a traditional fermented soybean from Indonesia that is healthy, sustainable, and affordable.
Tempeh has been a staple protein source in Indonesia. It was first documented in the 1660s in Central Java. Tempeh is typically eaten as a protein component in a dish. It can also be consumed as baby food, snacks, main course, and lately dessert.
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Compared to beef, tempeh has similar amounts of protein, energy, and iron, higher in calcium and fibre, lower in salt and saturated fat; is 4x more energy-efficient and 20x more emission-efficient; and costs 8x less.
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Tempeh can also be made from 20+ beans, grains, nuts, and legumes.
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Watch our TEDx Talk
On why tempeh is Indonesia's best kept food secret.
Or read the "Tempeh Bible" comprehensive scientific journal.
What We Do
Educate . Connect . Empower
Social Media Campaign
educating the netizens
Facebook and Instagram: @tempemovement
Conferences
sharing the latest knowledge consensus
Multisectoral - Scientific, Creativity, and Youth: International Conference on Tempe 2015, International Youth Conference on Tempe
Talks
sharing to help people from around the world
have been in 6 countries including Harvard Business School, Oxford University, and Cambridge University
Workshops
sharing the skill to make healthy, affordable, and sustainable food
have been in 6 countries: Indonesia, United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherland, Australia
Social Business
helping people in need with tempeh business
Narcotic rehabilitation centers, jails, school dropouts
Food Diplomacy
making tempe registered internationally
Goals: UNESCO Intangible Heritage registration, FAO/WHO CODEX Alimentarius Commission
Publication
educating general public with literatures
Published The Book of Tempeh (2016), Tempe: Compilation of Interesting Facts Based on Research (2017)
Culinary & Arts
Cool and fun ways to enjoy tempe
Molecular gastronomy with Nusa Gastronomy, Markthal Rotterdam, etc.
Represented Participation
Countries
Collaboration Traction
HBS Global Health Student Interest Group
Ubu
Media Coverage
