Truly No.1 Tempeh Chips in Malaysia
A True Superfood Snack
Crunchy tempeh chips made from real, non-GMO soybeans, fermented and made in our own facility in Kajang, Malaysia. Also known as tempe chips, tempeh crisps, keropok tempe or kerepek tempe, our tempeh chips are plant-based chips that are vegan, gluten-free, high in protein and high in fibre. They started in a Malaysian home kitchen and are now recognised worldwide.
Beta Tester Development
Where it started: rated 8.0/10 by Malaysian testers
Before we launched in January 2021, we asked Malaysians to taste our tempeh chips and rate them honestly.
118 of 166 entries (71%) rated 8 or higher.
Ratings were collected through Google Forms from random volunteer testers, on a scale of 1 (bad) to 10 (best). The overall rating is calculated as total rating points received ÷ total possible rating points.
From Malaysia's No.1 to Recognised Worldwide
Rated 8.0/10 by our first testers in Malaysia. Now judged by international food experts, and five of our eight flavours have won taste awards.
Our Tempeh Chips Flavours
No fancy flavours, just real ingredients. Our founder insisted on no artificial flavouring, so you won't find fancy-flavoured tempeh chips here, only simple seasonings like sea salt, garlic, onion, black pepper, cumin and chives.
Eight flavours, all made from the same fermented tempeh:
- 3 awardsSea Salt
- Monde Selection Gold 2025
- Superior Taste Award 2025 (2 stars) – International Taste Institute
- Great Taste 2026 (1 star)
- 2 awardsGarlic
- Monde Selection Gold 2026
- Superior Taste Award 2026 (2 stars) – International Taste Institute
- Sea Salt LightGreat Taste 2026 (1 star)
A reduced-sodium version of our Sea Salt Tempeh Chips (40% less sodium than our Sea Salt)
- Black PepperGreat Taste 2026 (1 star)
- CuminGreat Taste 2026 (1 star)
Gifting? See our 6-Pack, 12-Pack and 24-Pack gift boxes.
Read more in News, Awards & Press.
A Little About Tempeh
Tempeh is a staple food in Indonesia, believed to have been discovered by accident during tofu making in Java around the 17th century.
Tempeh has since become popular around the world as a superfood, and many people now eat it as part of a healthy diet. It's a fermented whole-soy food, naturally rich in plant protein, and fermentation transforms the soybean and reduces some of its naturally occurring anti-nutritional compounds.
Tempeh chips came later: soybeans are fermented together with flour, then sliced thin and fried into crispy tempeh chips. That's where the white areas on every chip come from.
Truly Gourmet doesn't just make tempeh chips; we make them gourmet.
How Truly Gourmet's Tempeh Chips Are Made
It takes about 5 days from soaking the beans to sealing the pack, and we spent more than 12 months developing and perfecting our process.
- 01
Selecting the soybeans
We start with high-quality non-GMO soybeans.
- 02
Soaking
The beans are soaked overnight.
- 03
Dehulling and cooking
The beans are dehulled, then cooked.
- 04
Fermentation
The beans are fermented for a few days with Rhizopus oligosporus, the culture that ferments soybeans into tempeh and binds them into a firm cake. The white areas you see between the beans are the culture growing on the soybeans and flour.
- 05
Slicing, frying and seasoning
The tempeh is sliced thin, fried until crisp, seasoned and packed.
Everything happens in our own facility in Kajang, Selangor:
- Manufactured in a FSSC:22000 FSMS certified facility
- HACCP certified facility
- Halal certified by JAKIM
Learn more about Our Standards and our story.
Why Truly Gourmet's Tempeh Chips?
Every reason why tempeh chips are a great, healthier snack alternative to regular potato chips: about twice the protein and fibre, and less fat.
Superfood
Tempeh is widely recognised as a superfood.
Healthier Snack Alternative
Compared with regular potato chips, our tempeh chips have about twice the protein and fibre, and less fat per 100 g.
Vegan & Vegetarian Friendly
100% no animal products.
High in Protein
12–14 g of protein per 100 g, from whole soybeans.
High in Fibre
7–9 g of dietary fibre per 100 g.
Low in Sugar
0–3 g of sugar per 100 g. Chives and Sea Salt Light are sugar-free (0 g).
Gluten-Free
Gluten-sensitive? You're not left out.
Cholesterol-Free & Trans Fat-Free
0 mg cholesterol and 0 g trans fat.
Soy Isoflavones
Tempeh is made from soybeans, a natural source of soy isoflavones.
Real Ingredients
Soybeans, fermentation and seasoning, with no preservatives.
How Our Tempeh Chips Compare
The protein-rich choice in the crisps and chips aisle
Most crisps are made from potato, corn or starch. Ours are made from fermented whole soybeans, and it shows in the protein. Per 100 g:
| Per 100 g | Protein | Dietary fibre | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truly Gourmet Tempeh Chips | 12.4 – 14.5 g | 7.2 – 9.4 g | 21.8 – 27.3 g |
| Potato chips | 6.4 g | 3.1 g | 34.0 g |
| Stacked potato crisps | 4.6 g | 2.9 g | 35.3 g |
| Tortilla / corn chips | 6.6 g | 4.7 g | 22.3 g |
| Puffed corn snacks | 5.5 g | 0.8 g | 36.5 g |
| Prawn crackers | about 2 g | about 1.7 g | about 27 g |
| Banana chips | 2.3 g | 7.7 g | 33.6 g |
| Sweet potato chips | 2.9 g | 8.8 g | 32.4 g |
Our tempeh chips have around twice the protein of tortilla chips and potato chips, and up to six times the protein of prawn crackers and banana chips, with more fibre and less fat than most regular crisps.
Reference values for typical products: USDA FoodData Central (potato chips, stacked potato crisps, tortilla chips, puffed corn snacks, banana chips, sweet potato chips) and a typical retail pack label (prawn crackers). Truly Gourmet values from our nutrition information panels.
Rhizopus Oligosporus and Fermentation
Rhizopus Oligosporus
Rhizopus oligosporus is the culture that ferments soybeans into tempeh and binds them into a firm cake.
Fermentation
Tempeh is a fermented whole-soy food, naturally rich in plant protein. Fermentation transforms the soybean and reduces some of its naturally occurring anti-nutritional compounds, such as phytic acid.
9 Reasons to Enjoy Truly Gourmet's Tempeh Chips
- Vegan & Vegetarian
- Superfood
- Gluten-Free
- High in Protein
- High in Fibre
- No Preservatives
- Cholesterol-Free
- Trans Fat-Free
- Real Ingredients
Tempeh Chips FAQ
More questions? See our FAQ.
What are tempeh chips?
Tempeh chips (also called tempe chips, tempeh crisps, keropok tempe or kerepek tempe) are thin, crispy plant-based chips made from fermented soybeans. Ours are fermented with flour, sliced thin and fried, which is why each chip has white areas between the beans.
Are tempeh chips healthy?
Here's what's in ours, per 100 g, across our eight flavours:
| Per 100 g | Truly Gourmet Tempeh Chips |
|---|---|
| Energy | 493 – 522 kcal |
| Protein | 12.4 – 14.5 g |
| Dietary fibre | 7.2 – 9.4 g |
| Total sugars | 0 – 3.1 g |
| Fat | 21.8 – 27.3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
They're high in protein, high in fibre, vegan and gluten-free, made from real fermented soybeans. They're also fried, so like any snack, enjoy them as part of a balanced diet. The full nutrition information for each flavour is on its product page.
Are tempeh chips healthier than potato chips?
Compared with regular potato chips, per 100 g, our tempeh chips have about twice the protein (12.4–14.5 g vs about 6.4–7 g) and twice the fibre (7.2–9.4 g vs about 3.1–4.4 g), and less fat (21.8–27.3 g vs about 34–37.5 g). Potato chips figures are USDA reference values for plain salted potato chips.
How many calories are in tempeh chips?
Our tempeh chips contain 493–522 kcal per 100 g, depending on the flavour. That's about 394–418 kcal per 80 g pack.
Are your tempeh chips baked or fried?
They're fried. After fermenting, the tempeh is sliced thin and fried until crisp, then seasoned.
Are tempeh chips gluten-free?
Yes. Truly Gourmet Tempeh Chips are gluten-free.
Is tempeh halal?
Truly Gourmet Tempeh Chips are Halal certified by JAKIM.
Where can I buy tempeh chips in Malaysia and Singapore?
Online in our shop, in stores across Malaysia and in Singapore. We also ship gift boxes internationally.
Where to Buy Truly Gourmet Tempeh Chips
Find us at leading grocers across Malaysia and Singapore, or buy tempeh chips online with free shipping in West Malaysia from RM115.