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Maeil Shin Gochujang 1 Kg<\/strong> is a 1-kg professional-sized jar of gochujang<\/strong>(Korean chili paste), a fundamental flavor base in Korean cuisine. Made with sun-dried red peppers, this thick paste offers a balanced blend of sweet, spicy, and umami flavors; it is used directly in dishes such as bibimbap, Korean-style fried chicken, tteokbokki, marinades, and gochujang mayo. The 1 kg bucket with a clip-on lid is an economical and practical format for Korean and Asian restaurants, burger and fusion kitchens, as well as hotels and catering businesses. <\/p>\n

What is the wholesale price of Maeil Shin Gochujang (1 kg)?<\/h2>\n

A 1-kg jar of Maeil Shin Gochujang costs 500 TL; in other words, the price per kilogram of gochujang is 500 TL, and the price per gram is 0.50 TL.<\/strong> For special pricing based on quantity for bulk orders and regular purchases, please contact us via the quote form<\/a> or WhatsApp. We prepare contract supply proposals for restaurants, hotels, and catering businesses. You can explore other Asian sauces in the \u201cSauces & Bases\u201d category<\/a> or in our interactive catalog<\/a>. <\/p>\n

What is gochujang?<\/h2>\n

Gochujang is a thick Korean chili paste made with red chili powder, a starch source (grain), and salt.<\/strong> In Turkish, it is also searched for as “Korean hot pepper paste” or “Korean hot pepper paste”; it is also spelled “kochujang” or “gocujang.” Traditionally made through fermentation, gochujang combines spiciness, a slight sweetness, and a deep umami flavor. In Korean cuisine, it is considered one of the three most fundamental \u201cjang\u201d (fermented bases), along with soy sauce and doenjang. <\/p>\n

Maeil Shin Gochujang is a product of Maeil Foods<\/strong>(\ub9e4\uc77c\uc2dd\ud488), a Korean manufacturer that has been producing sauces and bases for over 80 years. The character \u8f9b (Shin) on the packaging means \u201cspicy,\u201d while \ud0dc\uc591\ucd08 (taeyangcho) means \u201csun-dried chili peppers.\u201d <\/p>\n

What’s in Maeil Shin Gochujang?<\/h2>\n

Ingredients as stated by the manufacturer: wheat flour, corn syrup, water, salt, red pepper powder, alcohol, hydrolyzed wheat protein, and mixed seasoning<\/strong> (red pepper powder, water, salt, garlic, onion). The label states that the total red pepper powder content is 10%<\/strong>, of which 6.12%<\/strong> is specified as sun-dried (taeyangcho) red pepper. Allergen: wheat (gluten)<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Nutritional Information (Manufacturer’s Declaration)<\/strong><\/td>\nPer 20 g serving<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy<\/td>\n45 kcal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Carbohydrates<\/td>\n9 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sugar<\/td>\n5 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fat<\/td>\n0.5 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Protein<\/td>\n1 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sodium<\/td>\n490 mg (about 1.2 g of salt)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The label states that the entire 1 kg jar contains 2,270 kcal. Gochujang is a salty base: if you\u2019re using it with soy sauce in a recipe, add extra salt at the very end and adjust to taste. <\/p>\n

Is gochujang sauce spicy? How spicy is it? <\/h2>\n

Yes, it is bitter; but it is not a sharp bitterness\u2014it is a bitterness that unfolds slowly, balanced by sweetness and hope.<\/strong> The “Shin” series is Maeil’s gochujang with an emphasis on heat. Instead of a vinegar-based, sharp heat like Sriracha, it highlights the mild sweetness from corn syrup and the depth of the chili peppers. You can adjust the heat by adding honey, sugar, mayonnaise, or cream to mellow it out, or Korean-style red pepper flakes or Sriracha<\/a> to make it spicier. <\/p>\n

Is gochujang halal? Does it contain alcohol? <\/h2>\n

Alcohol is listed in the manufacturer’s ingredients list, and there is no halal certification logo on the front of the package.<\/strong> The HACCP logo is displayed on the front of the package. Businesses required to use halal-certified products must request the current label and documentation from us before placing an order. Since this product contains wheat flour, it is not gluten-free and should not be used in gluten-free menus. <\/p>\n

Where is gochujang used?<\/h2>\n

Gochujang is used both in cooking and as a base for cold sauces; because it has a thick consistency, it is usually served diluted or mixed with another sauce.<\/strong> The areas where it is most commonly used in a professional kitchen:<\/p>\n