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Cultured Heat Buffalo Tempeh Jerky

Contains high sodium

Chickpea tempeh jerky is hand-fermented and provides 20 g protein and 16 g fiber per bag. It has 420 mg sodium per 1 oz serving and is made in a facility that also processes several major allergens.

Seed-oil freeNo added sugarNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesNo phosphatesContains soy
$9.00 2.5 oz · lowest price at Chaotic Good Tempeh
Price and stock checked Oct 29, 2026
Key nutrition facts
140caloriesPer serving · 1oz (28g)
Protein
8g▲
Fiber
6g▲
Added sugar
0g
Sodium
420mg▼
Saturated fat
0g▲
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: chickpea tempeh blend (chickpeas, water, tempeh culture [rhizopus]), psyllium husk, konjac root, cayenne sauce (cayenne peppers, distilled vinegar, water, salt and garlic powder), avocado oil
80 / 100
Good Scored automatically
Weighted as plant-based alternativesHigh confidence · Scored on 11 of 11 inputs, 4 claims verified
Nutrition · counts 35%80
Ingredients · counts 20%100
Processing · counts 15%65
Sourcing · counts 15%75
Transparency · counts 15%76
Why it scores 80
Nutrition 80 · Compared with other plant-based foods: more sodium (420 mg), more protein (8 g), more fiber (6 g); no added sugar per 1oz
Ingredients 100 · 5 ingredients; no added sugar, seed oils, dyes or flagged additives
Processing 65 · Fermented chickpeas are seasoned with cayenne sauce and dried into jerky.
Sourcing 75 · The brand says it ferments by hand and makes products in Richmond, Virginia.
Transparency 76 · Full ingredient list, hand-fermentation claims and Richmond production location.
420 mg sodium per 1 oz
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductionsNone: no added sugar, seed oils, dyes, sweeteners or flagged additives were found.
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Ingredients
Chickpea tempeh blend (chickpeas, water, tempeh culture [rhizopus]) Psyllium husk Konjac root Cayenne sauce (cayenne peppers, distilled vinegar, water, salt and garlic powder) Avocado oil
5 ingredients
Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

AdditivesNo additives found

No additives, added sugars, seed oils or flavourings found in the ingredient list.

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