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Flavor of the Week

This is a regular feature showcasing the popularity and potential uses of ingredients on the rise. All data is provided by Datassential.

Flavor of the Week: Tempeh rides plant-based waveFlavor of the Week: Tempeh rides plant-based wave

Soy-based product is a popular meat-free option

June 24, 2019

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Tempeh is becoming a mainstay in the rapidly growing plant-based movement. Like tofu, it is soy-based (though soy-free versions exist) and is made by fermenting cooked soybeans and forming that mixture into a cake or loaf shape. Menu mentions of tempeh in the United States have increased by 83% over the past four years, with awareness of the ingredient highest among Asian consumers.

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