Instant Meals: add premium shelf-stable premium plant protein

Looking for a shelf-stable protein for noodles, soups, or dry kits? Tempeh Today supplies freeze-dried plant protein from India — tempeh cubes and mince that are protein-rich, clean-label, and easy to integrate into large-scale food production. Developed for performance, our formats hydrate in just 2–3 minutes and work seamlessly in instant meals, soup mixes, sauces, and dry blends.

Tempeh today is a certified tempeh supplier for dairy brands, based in India. We offer consistent, scalable solutions for companies ready to expand into plant-based protein for paneer replacement.

Freeze-dried tempeh explaind

Tempeh is a fermented, soy-based protein that’s rich in fibre, B12, iron and probiotics. Our freeze-dried version is:

  • Room for innovation and differentiation
  • More nutritional value (protein, fiber, B12, probiotics)
  • Clean labeling

Ideal for producers of instant meal protein inclusions and dry food innovations.

Key benefits of Tempeh today for instant meals

  • 50.8% protein – clean-label, probiotic and cholesterol-free
  • Fully rehydrated in just 2–3 minutes
  • Produced in India for reliable supply and competitive cost
  • Available as cubes or mince – perfect for inclusions or base components
  • Developed with full R&D and co-development support

Applications in instant food production

We work with manufacturers of:

  • Instant noodles and ramen kits
  • Soup cups, pasta bowls and plant-based soup mixes
  • Curry bases, dry spice kits, and snack blends

Global-format meal kits for health-conscious markets

Format options: cubes, mince and more

  • Freeze-dried cubes – ideal for noodles, soup cups and meal kits
  • Freeze-dried minced – for sauces, dry spice blends or curry bases
  • Starter cultures – optional, for fermentation pilots or R&D use
  • Custom blends – designed for texture, seasoning, or cook time

Advantages for manufacturers

  • No cold chain required
  • Neutral taste profile and lightweight form
  • Scalable, certified production in India
  • Easy integration – compatible with most processing lines

Tempeh vs other protein sources

Compared to tofu or paneer, tempeh delivers:

  • More fibre and nutritional value
  • Zero cholesterol
  • Greater clean-label appeal for international markets

Download our whitepaper or talk to our R&D team to evaluate fit and performance.

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  • Request a freeze-dried sample pack
  • Receive product specifications
  • Start a trial with your R&D team
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