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Jurong East Residents Find 3 Fermented Foods For Better Digestion Locally

Residents in Jurong East can source kimchi, tempeh and yogurt from neighbourhood outlets to support digestion without leaving the area.

By Jurong East Wellness Desk · Published 8 July 2026

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Shoppers at Jem on Jurong Gateway Road picked up more packs of kimchi and tempeh last month than in the same period in 2025, according to store receipts shared by the supermarket manager.

The trend tracks wider interest in gut health after the Health Promotion Board released updated dietary guidelines in March that flagged fermented foods as one route to better microbiome balance for adults aged 25 to 55.

Two venues stand out for steady supply. Westgate mall on the same road stocks a dedicated chilled section with local brands of miso paste and kefir priced from S$3.80, while the NTUC FairPrice outlet inside the mall runs a weekly “Ferment Friday” promotion that discounts 500-gram tubs of plain yogurt to S$2.90. A short walk away on Jurong East Street 13, the neighbourhood community centre hosts a monthly cooking class that teaches participants how to make simple tempeh from soy beans sourced at the adjacent wet market.

Evidence from local sales

Internal data from the same NTUC branch shows fermented-product sales rose 18 percent between January and June this year, with the largest jump in the 35-to-44 age group. The centre’s class, limited to 20 spots, filled within two days of opening registration on 2 July, and organisers have already scheduled a repeat session for 15 August.

Putting the items to use

Start with one serving a day, such as two tablespoons of kimchi stirred into rice or a small cup of yogurt as a snack, and increase gradually while monitoring tolerance. Residents who want further guidance can book a free 20-minute chat with the centre’s nutrition volunteer on the second Tuesday of each month at the Jurong East Community Club building.

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