--- product_id: 441685026 title: "Jans Wira Tempeh Starter (Ragi Tempe) 17.50 ounce (Pack of 1)" brand: "jans" price: "$61.41" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Jans" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/441685026-jans-wira-tempeh-starter-ragi-tempe-17-50-ounce-pack store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 100% natural fungal spores Cost-effective homemade tempeh Fast 24-hour fermentation Jans Wira Tempeh Starter (Ragi Tempe) 17.50 ounce (Pack of 1) **Brand:** jans **Price:** $61.41 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🍽️ Unlock the art of homemade tempehβ€”fast, fresh, and fabulously frugal! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Jans Wira Tempeh Starter (Ragi Tempe) 17.50 ounce (Pack of 1) by jans - **How much does it cost?** $61.41 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/441685026-jans-wira-tempeh-starter-ragi-tempe-17-50-ounce-pack) ## 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€’ **Economical Gourmet DIY:** Save big by crafting delicious, protein-rich tempeh at home for pennies compared to store-bought options. - β€’ **Rapid Fermentation Power:** Transforms soybeans into fresh tempeh in just 24 hours, accelerating your plant-based culinary journey. - β€’ **Trusted by Foodies & Vegans:** Highly rated with 4.5 stars, this vegan-friendly starter is a must-have for health-conscious, eco-aware millennials. - β€’ **Customizable Artisan Process:** Perfect for creative home chefs who enjoy hands-on fermentation with flexible temperature control methods. - β€’ **Pure & Potent Starter Culture:** Contains vigorous, all-natural ragi spores ensuring consistent, high-quality tempeh every batch. ## Overview Jans Wira Tempeh Starter is a 17.5-ounce pack of premium ragi spores designed for rapid fermentation of soybeans into tempeh. Ideal for home fermentation enthusiasts, it enables the creation of fresh, protein-packed tempeh within 24 hours using natural fungal cultures. This cost-effective starter is vegan-friendly, highly rated, and perfect for those seeking a hands-on, customizable plant-based protein experience. ## Description Fermentation starter for fermenting the soybeans and binding them into a tempeh cake. Review: 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: 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 - Wira Brand Ragi Tempeh (Tempeh Starter) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0887YYSD3 | | ASIN | B0887YYSD3 | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #40,043 in Home ( See Top 100 in Home ) #40 in Kitchen & Dining | | Brand Name | Jans | | Container Type | Pack | | Cuisine | Indian, Southeast Asian | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (202) | | Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (202) | | 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 ![Jans Wira Tempeh Starter (Ragi Tempe) 17.50 ounce (Pack of 1) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71VaHM9U4eL.jpg) ## 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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by J***W on 5 May 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by I***D on 10 January 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***. on 25 August 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.us/products/441685026-jans-wira-tempeh-starter-ragi-tempe-17-50-ounce-pack](https://www.desertcart.us/products/441685026-jans-wira-tempeh-starter-ragi-tempe-17-50-ounce-pack) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*