The Natural Wonders of Tempe

Tempe is a traditional Indonesian fermented product that boast high

nutritional value. It is prepared in a way that achieves outstanding value despite
its humble appearance. The fermentation process begins with a culture
startercalled Rhizopus, which in itself provides significant health and food value.
Regarding health value, tempeh is known to contain several bioactive
comonents that support that support the natural processes in our body. One
component of note is the significant amount of B12 produced by Klesiella
pneumoniae. This is quite unique in that typically B12 is found from animal
products. No wonder that vegitarians often fill thier nutritional needs by include
tempeh in thier diet. What is more, tempeh is known to be easily digested
making it ideal for good health.
In addition to the health aspects, tempeh also contributes to our sense of
smell and taste. The fermentation proces actually breaks down proteins into
various amino acid types including glutamic acid. This particular amino acid is
what gives food it's umami taste.
All of these advantages makes tempe a product worthy of development.
Presently it is finding its way as a main food ingredient. But with the potential it
contains, tempeh can easily become more widespread. Thus endless innovation
of tepeh deserves attention. Especially because of the health benefits it
promises.
Along with the health aspects, tempeh also has benefits from the sensory aspect.
Fermentation process has managed to break protein into various amino acid
types, including asam gluamat. The existece of free asam gluamat increase the
umami or gurih taste.
With that various advantages, tempeh has opportunity to be further
improved. Today, it has been found several tempeh based food. But, its not
impossible that with the benefits it contains, tempeh can be more popular and
widespread. The endless inovation toward tempe has to be done. Especially
because the peoples realization of health has increased..
Considering the high potential of tempe, the Umami Indonesia, magazine,
review it exclucively in this edition. This topic is also to support original
Indonesian products as World Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

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Hendry Noer Fadlillah