--- product_id: 440560971 title: "Wira Tempeh Starter (Ragi Tempe) 17.50 ounce (Pack of 1" brand: "jans" price: "1081846β‚«" currency: VND in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Jans" url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/440560971-wira-tempeh-starter-ragi-tempe-17-50-ounce-pack-1 store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # fast fermentation in ~24 hrs 100% gluten-free & non-GMO 17.5 oz premium ragi starter Wira Tempeh Starter (Ragi Tempe) 17.50 ounce (Pack of 1 **Brand:** jans **Price:** 1081846β‚« **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🌿 Elevate your kitchen game with homemade tempeh magic! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Wira Tempeh Starter (Ragi Tempe) 17.50 ounce (Pack of 1 by jans - **How much does it cost?** 1081846β‚« with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/440560971-wira-tempeh-starter-ragi-tempe-17-50-ounce-pack-1) ## Best For - jans enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jans brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Cost-Effective Gourmet:** Save money and impress your foodie circle by crafting artisanal tempeh at home, fresher and tastier than store-bought. - β€’ **Clean & Conscious Choice:** Made from all-natural, gluten-free, and non-GMO ingredients, aligning with your mindful lifestyle. - β€’ **Craft Your Own Superfood:** Transform simple soybeans into nutrient-packed tempeh with just 2 tbsp of our potent ragi starter. - β€’ **Rapid Fermentation Power:** Experience vigorous fungal growth that yields fresh tempeh in as little as 24 hoursβ€”perfect for busy health enthusiasts. - β€’ **Probiotic-Rich Plant Protein:** Boost your gut health and protein intake with homemade tempeh, rich in fiber, calcium, iron, and natural probiotics. ## Overview Wira Tempeh Starter (Ragi Tempe) is a 17.5-ounce pack of premium, gluten-free, non-GMO ragi spores designed for fast and easy fermentation of homemade tempeh. Ideal for health-conscious professionals, it enables rapid production of nutrient-dense, probiotic-rich plant protein in about 24 hours, offering a cost-effective and wholesome alternative to store-bought tempeh. ## Description In 1998, Jans Enterprises Corp first began importing Indonesian food products for distribution in the United States. Throughout the years, we have grown to form close-knit relationships with many manufacturers and exclusive vendor. Settled in Los Angeles, California, Jans Enterprises Corp manages more than 30 brands, represents more than 25 exclusive suppliers, and continues to expand their distribution to more ethnically diverse markets. Refreshing Beverages Your Baking Needs Visit the Store Your Baking Needs Visit the Store For Your Creamy Creation Level-Up Your Snack! Visit the Store Level-Up Your Snack! Review: Economical and delicious - Works better (faster fermentation), less waste, and the results taste better than the expensive single-batch packets I've tried. One teaspoon is plenty for 2 cups of dry beans (after hydrating them, of course). There's enough in the bag for at least 150 batches of that size! There are no instructions on the bag, but there are plenty of websites with detailed instructions for fermenting tempeh from a starter. I store the opened vacuum bag inside a gallon-size freezer bag in the freezer. I expect this to keep it viable for at least a year - I'll add a note here if it dies before then. Consistently finishes in about 36 hours for me, when incubating in a bread proofer at 88 Β°F (usually I turn the proofer temperature setting down a few degrees after 24 hours, when the mycelium is clearly visible, to avoid excessive self heating). Tempeh culture can be propagated, but at this price for starter, it's not worth the hassle to me. As long as this is still available when I run out, I'll just buy another bag. Review: Viable and vigorous spores! - The fungus grew quickly and produced delicious tempeh! My first tempeh growing effort was a total success with these spores, yielding yummy tempeh for pennies on the dollar versus store bought. Placing the spore-inoculated soybeans in square glass containers, and placing those on a microgreens grow tray covered with its humidity enclosure and a heating pad on low beneath the tray, the fungus grew completely (as shown) in just 24 hours. ## Features - Premium Ragi Tempeh Starter: Create your own delicious and nutritious tempeh at home with our high-quality ragi tempeh starter, perfect for health-conscious food enthusiasts. - Easy to Use: Just 2 tablespoons per serving is all you need to ferment your own tempeh, making it a simple and cost-effective way to enjoy homemade tempeh. - Nutrient-Rich: Ragi, also known as finger millet, is packed with protein, fiber, calcium, and iron, ensuring your homemade tempeh is both healthy and delicious. - Versatile and Healthy: Enjoy the benefits of a plant-based protein source that's rich in probiotics, promoting good digestion and overall well-being. - Gluten-Free and Non-GMO: Our ragi tempeh starter is made from all-natural, gluten-free, and non-GMO ingredients, guaranteeing a pure and wholesome product for your homemade tempeh. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0887YYSD3 | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #50,241 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #3 in Fresh Tempeh | | Brand | Jans | | Brand Name | Jans | | Container Type | Pack | | Cuisine | Indian, Southeast Asian | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 207 Reviews | | Flavor | Tempe | | Item Form | Block | | Item Weight | 17.5 Ounces | | Manufacturer | Wira | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | Package Information | Pack | | Set Name | Ragi Tempeh Starter Kit | | Size | Pack of 1 | | Specialty | Vegan | | UPC | 838452001722 | | Unit Count | 17.5 Ounce | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Jans - **Flavor:** Tempe - **Item Weight:** 17.5 Ounces - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Package Information:** Pack ## Images ![Wira Tempeh Starter (Ragi Tempe) 17.50 ounce (Pack of 1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71VaHM9U4eL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does this starter need to be refridgerated?** A: I kept mine in the coolest, dry place in the house ; where the temperature remains constant all the time **Q: Does this starter contain any soy?** A: Ragi tempeh or tempeh starter is a dried mixture of live Rhizopus spores with substrate, that can be soybeans or rice. **Q: How to use** A: This is used to make Tempeh ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Economical and delicious *by J***W on May 5, 2026* Works better (faster fermentation), less waste, and the results taste better than the expensive single-batch packets I've tried. One teaspoon is plenty for 2 cups of dry beans (after hydrating them, of course). There's enough in the bag for at least 150 batches of that size! There are no instructions on the bag, but there are plenty of websites with detailed instructions for fermenting tempeh from a starter. I store the opened vacuum bag inside a gallon-size freezer bag in the freezer. I expect this to keep it viable for at least a year - I'll add a note here if it dies before then. Consistently finishes in about 36 hours for me, when incubating in a bread proofer at 88 Β°F (usually I turn the proofer temperature setting down a few degrees after 24 hours, when the mycelium is clearly visible, to avoid excessive self heating). Tempeh culture can be propagated, but at this price for starter, it's not worth the hassle to me. As long as this is still available when I run out, I'll just buy another bag. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Viable and vigorous spores! *by I***D on January 10, 2026* The fungus grew quickly and produced delicious tempeh! My first tempeh growing effort was a total success with these spores, yielding yummy tempeh for pennies on the dollar versus store bought. Placing the spore-inoculated soybeans in square glass containers, and placing those on a microgreens grow tray covered with its humidity enclosure and a heating pad on low beneath the tray, the fungus grew completely (as shown) in just 24 hours. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great tempeh starter. You can make it, too! *by A***. on August 25, 2025* You can make excellent tempeh at home using this starter. This starter is vigorous and inexpensive but comes with no directions to use. I use one teaspoon of starter to 2 cups dry beans. I like the beans from Laurasoybeans.com but any soybeans will work. Homemade tempeh is much better than the store bought stuff. Making tempeh is a learning process and a project that takes a couple of days. I watched a lot of YouTube videos and failed a couple times at first but have it down pretty well now. Guidelines: Bring 2 cups of dry soy beans to a boil then let them soak at least four hours. Some use hands to rub the hulls off the beans. This way takes 30-40 minutes. I use a potato masher to dehull the soaked beans. It takes about 5 vigorous grinding minutes. Then use multiple rinses to float and skim the hulls off and discard them. After this, boil the beans for 30 minutes. Drain the beans then spread them on a towel on a baking sheet to dry and cool. Once below about 90 degrees, stir beans WELL with 2 tablespoons of vinegar. Then stir in one teaspoon of starter WELL. Bag them in ziplock bags and press them flat. Pierce holes all over both sides of bags about an inch apart. I use a toothpick. Lay bags on a wire rack. Put them some place they'll be at about 88 degrees till tomorrow. I put them in an unheated oven with just the oven light on. An Instant pot on LOW yogurt works too. Be creative. Use a thermometer. After about 20 hours they begin to make their own heat. Take them out of the warm place and let them mature on the countertop. If the tempeh gets too hot for too long (over about 96 degrees) it will die. Sadness. Finished tempeh is white and solid like a brick of brie cheese. Peel off the bag, slice tempeh and cook it. If it gets gray or black areas, this is okay. It's just happy and healthy and making spores. You can still eat it. Stinky or slimy or pink or orange. Pitch it. Try again. Best luck to you. ## Frequently Bought Together - Wira Tempeh Starter (Ragi Tempe) 17.50 ounce (Pack of 1 - Soymerica Non-GMO Soybeans - 7 Lbs. Identity Preserved (IP). Great for Soy Milk and Tofu. 100% Product of USA. Non-GMO Project Verified - Japanese Natto Starter Spores (Nattomoto) - 3g (enough to make 30kg of natto). 100% Organic Soybean Extract. 100% Product of Japan --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vn/products/440560971-wira-tempeh-starter-ragi-tempe-17-50-ounce-pack-1](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/440560971-wira-tempeh-starter-ragi-tempe-17-50-ounce-pack-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vietnam* *Store origin: VN* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*