Jadah Tempe in Kaliurang: A delicious stop near the birthplace of tempeh

Tempeh as democratic protein

Tempeh has been eaten in Indonesia for centuries — not as a specialty, but as everyday protein. It’s affordable. It’s filling. It shows up across income levels, regions, and meals. That’s why tempeh became one of the most democratic and accessible protein sources in...
Jadah Tempe in Kaliurang: A delicious stop near the birthplace of tempeh

real food. real goodness.

In a food landscape crowded with shortcuts, claims, and ultra-processed products, the idea of real food has never mattered more. Real food is simple. It’s recognizable. It’s made using time-tested methods that prioritize nourishment over novelty. Tempeh fits this...
From Indonesia to Canada: restoring tempeh’s true role

From Indonesia to Canada: restoring tempeh’s true role

We’re on a journey to make tempeh the most accessible protein in Canada — and eventually, the world. Because in Indonesia, the home of tempeh, that’s exactly what it is. For over 300 years, tempeh has been everyday food — not a specialty product, not a trend. It’s...
Jadah Tempe in Kaliurang: A delicious stop near the birthplace of tempeh

Fermentation, gut health, and why tempeh works

Gut health has become one of the most talked-about topics in food — and one of the most misunderstood. It’s often framed around supplements, powders, or isolated ingredients, when historically it came from something much simpler: eating fermented foods as part of...