Tempeh Chips

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Is Tempeh Chips healthy?

Tempeh Chips scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. The product contains beneficial ingredients like black-eyed beans and coconut oil, which provide fiber and healthy fats.

How processed is Tempeh Chips?

Tempeh Chips is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Tempeh Chips' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Black-eyed bean, Tempeh Starter Culture (Rhizopus Oligosporus), Garlic count in its favor; Sugar is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Tempeh Chips

Mamame
60 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 7
Harmful ingredients 1
Category Chips & Salty Snacks
Summary

The product contains beneficial ingredients like black-eyed beans and coconut oil, which provide fiber and healthy fats. However, it is processed and includes refined sugar, which can contribute to health issues when consumed in excess. The overall ingredient list is relatively clean, but the presence of sugar and the processing level limit its score.

Key ingredients 11

Black-eyed bean
Good

Black-eyed beans are a nutritious legume rich in protein and fiber, supporting digestive health and sustained energy.

Tempeh Starter Culture (Rhizopus Oligosporus)
Good

The starter culture is essential for fermentation, promoting beneficial probiotics and enhancing digestibility.

Garlic
Good

Part of Spice Mix. The spice mix enhances flavor naturally and contains antioxidants and compounds that support immune health.

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Onion
Good

Part of Spice Mix. The spice mix enhances flavor naturally and contains antioxidants and compounds that support immune health.

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Black Pepper
Good

Part of Spice Mix. The spice mix enhances flavor naturally and contains antioxidants and compounds that support immune health.

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Chilli
Good

Part of Spice Mix. The spice mix enhances flavor naturally and contains antioxidants and compounds that support immune health.

Coconut Oil
Good

Coconut oil provides healthy fats that can support energy and satiety when used appropriately.

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Tapioca Starch
Neutral

Tapioca starch is a common thickening agent with minimal nutritional impact, used mainly for texture.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Tocopherol to Preserve
Neutral

Tocopherol is a form of vitamin E used as a preservative to maintain freshness without adding nutritional concerns.

Sugar
Bad

Sugar adds sweetness but contributes to excess calorie intake and may impact blood sugar levels if consumed in large amounts.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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