Named ingredient
Is Tempeh halal?
Soybeans fermented with Rhizopus. The fermentation is plant/microbial. Flavoured or pre-marinated cakes need their own check.
Soybeans fermented with Rhizopus. The fermentation is plant/microbial. Flavoured or pre-marinated cakes need their own check.
What the sources say
Soybeans fermented with Rhizopus. The fermentation is plant/microbial. Flavoured or pre-marinated cakes need their own check.
Quick facts
| Name | Tempeh |
|---|---|
| Also on labels as | tempe, fermented soybean cake, Rhizopus |
| Additive class | Named ingredient |
| Classification | Insufficient evidence |
| Last verified | 2026-09-16 |
Common questions
Is Tempeh halal?
Tempeh is classified as Insufficient evidence. Soybeans fermented with Rhizopus. The fermentation is plant/microbial. Flavoured or pre-marinated cakes need their own check.
Is Tempeh halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Tempeh is insufficient evidence. Not enough reliable source evidence to classify Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
What else is Tempeh called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: tempe, fermented soybean cake, Rhizopus.
Where does this page's information come from?
Every position on this page is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a direct link, listed under 'What the sources say'. Muttoo aggregates and cites; it does not issue rulings.
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