Organic Certified, 100% Korean Chili Peppers

[Haedam Jib] Organic Korean Gochugaru (500g)

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Today, we introduce a gochugaru that checks all the boxes:

• Organic Certified
• 100% Korea-Grown Chili Peppers (from Yeongyang County)
• Bright Red Color
• Deep, Traditional Spicy Korean Flavor

This gochugaru is made by Haedam, owned by the married couple Jeong Chang-dong and Lee Hae-Seon. They returned to farming in Yeongyang in 2004 to produce organic chili peppers.

The chili peppers are certified organic (farm number #16100465 by Woori Agricultural Certification Center).

What is organic farming?

Organic farming avoids the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides. Instead, it relies on organic matter, beneficial microorganisms, and natural oils to cultivate chili peppers.

These chilies are grown at the end of Geummarae Valley in Ilwol-myeon, Yeongyang-gun, Gyeongbuk. The significant temperature difference between day and night thickens the pepper skin, enhances sweetness, and gives it a beautiful red color.

To preserve their natural spicy flavor and deep-red color, the peppers are dried at low temperatures for over 4-5 days, rather than using an industrial dryer. This method maintains the natural color, aroma, and taste of the chili peppers.

We love that this local producer allows you to choose the spiciness and coarseness, similar to selecting coffee:

Spice Levels:

• Less Spicy 🌶🌶 (2/5)
• Normal Spicy 🌶🌶🌶 (3/5) (Recommended)
• Very Spicy 🌶🌶🌶🌶 (4/5)

Grinding Coarseness:

• Normal Coarseness: Perfect for making Kimchi and everyday Korean recipes (Recommended)
• Finely-ground (고운양념용): Ideal for mixing a few spoonfuls into soups or stews to infuse a deep-red color
• Very-finely ground (고추장용): This is ground as fine as flour. Use it specifically for making gochujang (고추장) paste at home

If you’ve been searching for an organic, Korea-grown gochugaru for your favorite spicy Korean recipes, including kimchi, this is it!

Available in 500g size. Store in the freezer for long-term storage.