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product_id: 441685026
title: "Jans Wira Tempeh Starter (Ragi Tempe) 17.50 ounce (Pack of 1)"
brand: "jans"
price: "R1262"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
category: "Jans"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/441685026-jans-wira-tempeh-starter-ragi-tempe-17-50-ounce-pack
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 100% vegan fermentation starter 17.5 oz precise pack Optimal 88-96°F fermentation Jans Wira Tempeh Starter (Ragi Tempe) 17.50 ounce (Pack of 1)

**Brand:** jans
**Price:** R1262
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌱 Unlock the ancient art of tempeh-making—fresh, vegan, and irresistibly homemade!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Jans Wira Tempeh Starter (Ragi Tempe) 17.50 ounce (Pack of 1) by jans
- **How much does it cost?** R1262 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- jans enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted jans brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Vegan & Authentic:** 100% plant-based starter for clean, traditional Southeast Asian flavors.
- • **Generous 17.5 oz Pack:** Enough starter to create multiple batches of fresh tempeh.
- • **Economical & Sustainable:** Save money and reduce waste by making fresh tempeh at home.
- • **Perfect Fermentation Control:** Achieve ideal 88-96°F for flawless tempeh every time.
- • **Craft Your Own Gourmet Tempeh:** Empower your kitchen with authentic fermentation magic.

## Overview

Jans Wira Tempeh Starter is a 17.5-ounce pack of premium fermentation culture designed to transform soybeans into authentic, vegan tempeh. Ideal for home chefs seeking to master traditional Southeast Asian cuisine, this starter thrives at controlled temperatures (88-96°F) to produce firm, flavorful tempeh. Economical and easy to use, it empowers you to craft fresh, sustainable protein with every batch.

## Description

Fermentation starter for fermenting the soybeans and binding them into a tempeh cake.

## Features

- Wira Brand Ragi Tempeh (Tempeh Starter)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0887YYSD3 |
| ASIN  | B0887YYSD3 |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #21,992 in Home ( See Top 100 in Home ) #20 in Kitchen & Dining |
| Brand Name | Jans |
| Container Type | Pack |
| Cuisine | Indian, Southeast Asian |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (222) |
| Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (222) |
| Flavor | Tempe |
| Item Form | pack |
| Item Weight | 17.5 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | Jans |
| Manufacturer  | Jans |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Package Dimensions  | 19.41 x 16.51 x 2.49 cm; 496.12 g |
| Size | NO, large |
| Specialty | Vegan |
| UPC | 838452001722 |
| Unit Count | 495.95 Grams |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Jans
- **Flavour:** Tempe
- **Item weight:** 17.5 Ounces
- **Number of Items:** 1
- **Package information:** Pack

## Images

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## 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

## 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

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-10-02*