Experience the most Authentic Korean Gochujang (Chili paste) from South Korean local producer, 100 from A to Z. Our Gochujang is a fermented chili paste made of locally sourced ingredients and matured in clay pots over a year. Every ingredient used in the paste are carefully selected and processed in a certified facility Our paste is much less sweet but has more umami taste and in-depth flavour. No preservatives and no chemicals and less sodium in the paste, the paste may naturally may produce some gas within a jar as the fermentation continues over time. (This is a natural process and there is no problem with consumption whatsoever). To keep the optimal level of freshness longer, please keep the jar refrigerated once it's opened.SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Nov 17, 2024: Chili paste without chemical or preservatives naturally creates some gas while paste is fermenting, therefore we had to add 'Oxygen obsorbers' over parchment paper in the jar. This is a common thing for natural product and we did the best to keep the packaging safe. If there's a problem with the packaging or you're not satisfied with the product, please message the seller we will gladly resolve the problem. We stand behind the product and want the customers to be happy and satisfied with the product. 100 AUTHENTIC, REAL HOME-MADE STYLE, GREAT FOR BIBIMBAP, SAUCE, STIR-FRY, STEW: Use gochujang to make spicy pork or chicken stir-fried dishes. To make gochujang stew, use your own broth or Korean soup base with added Gochujang paste, add vegetables you like. To make 'Ssamjang' (Famous K-BBQ sauce), please use 1-2 tablespoons of soybean paste (Doenjang), 1 3 quantity of chili paste (Gochujang), 1-2 teaspoons of minced garlic and some honey (or maple syrup) and a teaspoon of sesame oil to your taste to create your own K-BBQ sauce. CAREFULLY SELECTED BY KOREAN FOODIE: Real foodies always look for good ingredients, AT ALL TIMES. I am Korean myself who has been living abroad for over 30 years and food has always been my passion. The product came from Korea by expensive air freight not because of the most affordable price but because we wanted to deliver the true authentic dish that tastes like home for our family. Whatever we introduce here is 100 used at our home, families, and friends. SLOWLY FERMENTED FOLLOWING TRADITIONAL METHOD: naturally fermented in clay pots over a year, developing health bacteria for your gut and umani taste to the paste. ONLY MADE WITH 100 AUTHENTIC KOREAN INGREDIENTS: Korean chili powder, Pure apple juice (Apples grown locally in high mountain range, sustainable region for apple production), 3-year aged Salt from Eco-certified region, Brown rice syrup, Rice and malt, direct from local producers. (No sugar, No preservatives).