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Two traditional soy-based proteins with ancient origins. Tempeh (fermented whole soybeans) is slightly less processed than tofu (coagulated soy milk), but both are simple, whole-food products.
Plant-Based ProteinQuick Answer
Tempeh (Level 1) edges out tofu (Level 2) — it uses whole soybeans fermented with Rhizopus mold, while tofu requires an extra step of making soy milk and coagulating it. Both are excellent minimally processed plant proteins.
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Tempeh (Level 1) edges out tofu (Level 2) — it uses whole soybeans fermented with Rhizopus mold, while tofu requires an extra step of making soy milk and coagulating it. Both are excellent minimally processed plant proteins.
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