Is Tempeh Considered a Processed Food? What You Need to Know
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By definition, any food that has been altered from its natural state is processed, which technically includes tempeh. However, this classification doesn't tell the whole story, as there is a vast difference between minimally processed fermented foods and ultra-processed products. The key question is not just *if* tempeh is considered a processed food, but *how* it's processed and the nutritional implications of that process.