Chickpea-Based
High Protein
Gut-Friendly
Mycelium Powered
Fermented
Soy-Free Made in RVA Chaotic Good Chickpea-Based High Protein Gut-Friendly Mycelium Powered Fermented Soy-Free Made in RVA Chaotic Good
Tempeh is for
High-protein, gut-friendly jerky and fresh tempeh — made from fermented chickpeas, not soy. Chef-crafted in Richmond, VA.
Good From Head To Gut
What people are saying
This tempeh jerky hits the spot as a guilt-free, on-the-go snack. It’s tasty, and satisfies my hunger with protein and fiber.
I’ve tried all of the jerky’s.. honestly can’t go wrong with any of of them! They all just hit 👌👌 also have tried the chickpea based dishes @ the good food market hot bar.. so good. Keith is a cool guy to talk it up with at the farmers market as well 🤣
So good! Our customers love these!
The chef behind the chaos
Chaotic Good is chef Keith, his partner Rachel, and their growing family. After fifteen years deep in fermentation — kraut and kimchi to koji and miso — Keith pulled his first batch of chickpea tempeh from a thrift-store dehydrator and got hooked. (Funny thing: they didn't even like tempeh until that one.) Today it's a family business in Richmond, fermenting real food by hand — from our table to yours.
Read our storyReal fermented tempeh, dried into a chewy, craveable snack
Gut-Friendly Protein
Whole-food fermentation brings prebiotic fiber and protein your body actually absorbs.
Chickpea, Not Soy
We ferment whole chickpeas — soy-free, high in fiber, and seed-oil free.
Ancient Ferment, New Chew
Tempeh is a centuries-old Indonesian superfood. We just made it smoky, snackable, and ridiculously chewy.
Clean bean protein
100% Nutritionally Rich
Sourced from chickpea tempeh, one of the richest plant-based proteins.
Highly Digestible
Fermentation makes it easier to digest than other beans, without the bloating.
Whole-Food Ingredients
No seed oils, binders, gums, fillers, or dyes. Ever.
The Fresh Tempeh Home Cook Recipe Book
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