tempeh

noun

tem·​peh ˈtem-ˌpā How to pronounce tempeh (audio)
: an Asian food prepared by fermenting soybeans with a rhizopus

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Susie notes that many familiar foods fall into this category, including yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut and kimchi; aged cheeses like cheddar, gouda and parmesan; as well as miso, tempeh, kombucha, soy sauce, authentic sourdough bread and certain pickles. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 May 2026 Soy isoflavones are plant compounds found in soy foods such as tofu and tempeh. Sarah Garone, Health, 22 May 2026 Many probiotic foods are fermented, including yogurt, kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut, kombucha, tempeh and miso. Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026 Instead of overhauling your usual routine, choose one meal to focus on beans, lentils, tofu, tempeh, edamame, or nuts. Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for tempeh

Word History

Etymology

Javanese témpé

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tempeh was in 1950

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“Tempeh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tempeh. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.

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