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Tempeh by Tiba Tempeh
Tiba Tempeh

Tempeh

Barcode 8718868006004
Scanned  41  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Tempeh is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! Made with simple, minimally processed ingredients.

This tempeh is made from organic soybeans, water, and Rhizopus culture. These are simple, minimally processed ingredients, and the fermentation culture is a traditional preparation method rather than an industrial formulation or UPF additive. It is therefore not ultra-processed under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    organic soya beans
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    culture (rhizopus)

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Common questions about Tempeh

Is Tempeh ultra-processed?

No — Tempeh by Tiba Tempeh is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This tempeh is made from organic soybeans, water, and Rhizopus culture. These are simple, minimally processed ingredients, and the fermentation culture is a traditional preparation method rather than an industrial formulation or UPF additive. It is therefore not ultra-processed under the NOVA classification.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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