--- product_id: 609500906 title: "Tempeh Starter | | All-Natural Ingredients | Gluten Free, Non GMO" brand: "cultures for health" price: "¥9210" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Cultures For Health" url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/609500906-tempeh-starter-all-natural-ingredients-gluten-free-non-gmo store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # 100% All-natural ingredients Rich nutty, savory tempeh flavor 4 starter culture packs per box Tempeh Starter | | All-Natural Ingredients | Gluten Free, Non GMO **Brand:** cultures for health **Price:** ¥9210 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌿 Elevate your plant-based game with homemade tempeh mastery! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Tempeh Starter | | All-Natural Ingredients | Gluten Free, Non GMO by cultures for health - **How much does it cost?** ¥9210 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/609500906-tempeh-starter-all-natural-ingredients-gluten-free-non-gmo) ## 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 - • **Batch-Ready Convenience:** Four starter packets per box means you’re always set to create your next batch. - • **Unlock Culinary Creativity:** Gain exclusive access to a recipe library and expert fermentation tips online. - • **Sustainable & Cost-Effective:** Invest once, ferment for years—share your starter and skip the premium store prices. - • **Pure & Clean Ingredients Only:** Non-GMO soy, no preservatives, gluten-free, and zero MSG for mindful eating. - • **Ferment Your Own Protein Powerhouse:** Craft fresh, protein-packed tempeh at home with ease and control. ## Overview Cultures for Health Tempeh Starter is a premium, all-natural fermentation culture designed to help you make authentic, protein-rich tempeh at home. Each box contains four non-GMO, gluten-free starter packets, enabling multiple batches of savory, nutty tempeh. With no preservatives or MSG, it supports clean eating and sustainable cooking, plus offers free access to an extensive online recipe and fermentation guide library. ## Description Make rich, nutty tempeh in the traditional Indonesian way! A great source of protein and vitamin B-12, this culture is made with non-GMO soy. - Makes 4 large batches of soy tempeh. - Store extra packets of culture in the freezer. - Contains 4 packets of starter culture and instructions. Review: It worked perfectly for me. - While it works, it's terribly expensive. So the first thing I did was put together a starter, mixing freshly cooked rice with a bit of rice flour, then added one packet - all mixed well together. Into the incubator it went. Within 12 hours, I had mycelium starting. In 24 hours, it was covered in white fur. At 36 hours, it started to get the black/gray spots I was hoping for. At 40 hours, it had black all over with spores, and time to dehydrate, power in the coffee grinder, and mix with sanitized rice flour. Voila - 1 million dollars worth of starter (at this price). I tested the new starter culture, and it works find. Now it sits in my freezer in a mason jar, because it will take me years to get through all this. Although expensive, you only have to purchase this once per lifetime. I'll be sharing my new starter with friends and a few family members who have shown interest, so they don't have to spend the $30 like I did. Review: I cant believe it. - So I didnt have soybeans. But I found Garbanzo beans. Used the same recipe that came with the packets. I used Rice vinegar by the way. Just let it sit in the oven with the light on and it was done in 36 hours. So I sliced this stuff, and boiled it in chicken stock. Strained it and let the moisture steam off. Once dry I fried in Avacado oil. 5 min each side. O.....my.....HEAVENS. Even my 7 year old ate this stuff. Zero funk or bitterness. No wonder the eat the crap out of this stuff in Indonesia. I just bought Tempeh by the way at Trader joes and it was horrific and bitter. Anything I cooked it in took on a weird funk. Not this stuff. Was pure heaven. Deep fried goodness. Edit:: Here is some Pinto Bean Tempeh, Like I said wish I had some non GMO soy but if you follow the recipe given, this stuff likes to colonize alot of different things. Just add rice for a complete protein and you are golden. And another photo has some black beans. This stuff works on anything. Just follow the directions. ## Features - MAKE TEMPEH, A YUMMY SOY-BASED MEAT ALTERNATIVE AT HOME: tempeh is a lightly fermented soybean-based meat alternative that's packed with protein and vitamin B12 and has a savory, hearty and nutty texture - MAKE REAL TEMPEH WITH ALL-NATURAL INGREDIENTS: our tempeh starter culture contains only natural ingredients such as rice, non-GMO soy beans, rhizopus oryzae culture and is MSG, preservatives, GMO and gluten free - 1 PACK OF TEMPEH MAKER STARTER IS ALL YOU NEED: there are 4 packs of soy tempeh culture in one box, so you can be making a batch whenever you like - MORE CREATIVE IDEAS ON ENJOYING TEMPEH: when you buy our tempeh starter, you be able to get free access to our online library that's packed with easy-to-make recipes, how-to articles and instructional videos ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B016C02XUQ | | ASIN | B016C02XUQ | | Best Sellers Rank | #56,675 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) #12 in Yogurt Starters | | Brand | Cultures for Health | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (548) | | Customer reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (548) | | Date First Available | 2 July 2016 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Manufacturer | Cultures for Health | | Manufacturer | Cultures for Health | | Manufacturer reference | 6701 | | Manufacturer reference | 6701 | | Product Dimensions | 9.86 x 4.45 x 15.7 cm; 36.29 g | | Product Dimensions | 9.86 x 4.45 x 15.7 cm; 36.29 g | | Volume | 1.12 Fluid Ounces | | Weight | 32 g | ## Images ![Tempeh Starter | | All-Natural Ingredients | Gluten Free, Non GMO - 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. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It worked perfectly for me. *by G***Y on 20 October 2025* While it works, it's terribly expensive. So the first thing I did was put together a starter, mixing freshly cooked rice with a bit of rice flour, then added one packet - all mixed well together. Into the incubator it went. Within 12 hours, I had mycelium starting. In 24 hours, it was covered in white fur. At 36 hours, it started to get the black/gray spots I was hoping for. At 40 hours, it had black all over with spores, and time to dehydrate, power in the coffee grinder, and mix with sanitized rice flour. Voila - 1 million dollars worth of starter (at this price). I tested the new starter culture, and it works find. Now it sits in my freezer in a mason jar, because it will take me years to get through all this. Although expensive, you only have to purchase this once per lifetime. I'll be sharing my new starter with friends and a few family members who have shown interest, so they don't have to spend the $30 like I did. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I cant believe it. *by P***E on 17 July 2018* So I didnt have soybeans. But I found Garbanzo beans. Used the same recipe that came with the packets. I used Rice vinegar by the way. Just let it sit in the oven with the light on and it was done in 36 hours. So I sliced this stuff, and boiled it in chicken stock. Strained it and let the moisture steam off. Once dry I fried in Avacado oil. 5 min each side. O.....my.....HEAVENS. Even my 7 year old ate this stuff. Zero funk or bitterness. No wonder the eat the crap out of this stuff in Indonesia. I just bought Tempeh by the way at Trader joes and it was horrific and bitter. Anything I cooked it in took on a weird funk. Not this stuff. Was pure heaven. Deep fried goodness. Edit:: Here is some Pinto Bean Tempeh, Like I said wish I had some non GMO soy but if you follow the recipe given, this stuff likes to colonize alot of different things. Just add rice for a complete protein and you are golden. And another photo has some black beans. This stuff works on anything. Just follow the directions. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It worked *by D***A on 11 July 2025* No complains. I followed the instruction and i made tempeh. I use some of the tempeh made with it to make my own tempeh starter and it worked. Infinite tempeh. ## 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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