Local Food Businesses offering Tempeh near Balmorhea, Texas 79718 (3)

The Hearty Vegan is Texas’ first permitted Tempeh producer. Tempeh is an Indonesian fermented food staple that is traditionally made from soybeans and has a rich, nutty flavor and chewy texture. This meat alternative can be compared to beef in terms of protein percentage, along with it being high in fiber, low in saturated fat and has no cholesterol. The Heart Vegan, established by a vegan mother-daughter team, uses non-GMO soybeans, black-eyed peas, and garbanzo beans that are domestically grown. Gluten-free and soy-free tempeh have also been developed. They’ve even published recipes for their customers to follow like Tempeh shepherd’s pie, Italian Tempeh meatballs, Tempeh Bacon, Tempeh Chili, and so much more! It’s so versatile and tasty, one “cannot resist the tempeh-tation!”

A small batch kombucha, Wunder-Pilz Kombucha was founded in 2010 crafting a variety of raw, unpasteurized, organic fermented Kombucha teas - a tasty cultured beverage produced by “brewing and fermenting” organic teas and herbs until the perfect balance of acidity and smoothness is reached. Wunder-Pilz is a dry and refreshing alternative to sugar laden drinks. It is sold exclusively on tap to maintain freshness, minimize our waste stream and to encourage reuse of existing containers. The aim of Wunder-Pilz is to consistently produce a variety of delicious drinks that mix the health benefits of Kombucha with the specific energetic and healing properties of herbs. Wunder-Pilz Kombucha takes its name from a German word for kombucha. Wunderpilz translates literally to “miracle mushroom”.

The Flying Tempeh Brothers have been serving “foodies and vegetarians” this delicious and nutritious, “whole food protein” since 2015. Tempeh is becoming more and more popular here in the United States. With local tempeh shops popping up in cities throughout the states, you gotta try it from the best!  They produce the finest artisan tempeh honoring the traditional Indonesian slow fermentation process to achieve optimal flavor, making every piece of tempeh worth your patience. Unlike others, their tempeh has a savory, yet slightly sweet, “mushroomy” and nutty flavor. The Flying Tempeh Brothers are passionate about their handmade, unpasteurized tempeh and believe once you try it, you will taste the difference!