O'Food (Daesang / Chung Jung One)

Daesang O'Food Chung Jung One Sunchang Gochujang 500g Korean Hot Red Pepper Paste Fermented Spicy Chili Sauce for Cooking & Marinades Rich Umami Flavor Authentic Korean Condiment

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Daesang O'Food Chung Jung One Sunchang Gochujang 500g Korean Hot Red Pepper Paste Fermented Spicy Chili Sauce for Cooking & Marinades Rich Umami Flavor Authentic Korean Condiment — Korea's Boldest Fermented Fire

Few condiments carry the depth, history, and sheer flavour power of a truly authentic gochujang. This thick, glossy red pepper paste from Daesang's renowned Sunchang facility delivers a masterful balance of deep umami richness, gentle sweetness, and measured heat — the hallmark of a properly fermented Korean staple. Born from the pristine waters and ideal climate of Sunchang, Korea's legendary chilli-paste heartland, it's crafted from sun-dried red peppers, glutinous rice, and fermented soybean paste through a traditional slow-fermentation process that builds extraordinary complexity. Stir it through bibimbap, whisk it into a tteokbokki sauce, use it to marinate chicken, pork, or tofu, or simply blend it with sesame oil for an instant dipping sauce — the possibilities are as endless as Korean cuisine itself. The generous 500g tub is ideal for households who cook Korean food regularly or anyone keen to explore bold Asian flavours with a pantry workhorse that lasts.

Why This Gochujang Stands Out

  • Complex, layered flavour: Slow fermentation develops a rich interplay of savoury umami, subtle sweetness, and warming chilli heat that fresh sauces simply cannot replicate.
  • Authentic Sunchang provenance: Produced at Daesang's own plant in Sunchang, Korea — the country's most celebrated region for gochujang — using the clean local water that makes the paste distinctively smooth and full-flavoured.
  • Incredibly versatile in the kitchen: An essential base for bibimbap, tteokbokki, Korean BBQ marinades, spicy stews (jjigae), stir-fries, noodle dishes, and dipping sauces.
  • Iconic brand, trusted quality: Made by Daesang under the Chung Jung One and O'Food labels — one of South Korea's most recognised and respected food companies, globally exported.
  • Generous 500g format: A practical tub size that gives you plenty of paste for regular cooking, with resealable packaging to keep it fresh throughout its long shelf life.

Why Choose O'Food

O'Food is the international face of Chung Jung One, South Korea's leading fermented condiment producer. Their gochujang is made exclusively at the Sunchang production facility in Korea — a region synonymous with exceptional red pepper paste — ensuring that every batch meets the exacting standards that have made this brand the go-to choice for Korean home cooks and professional chefs worldwide. With no compromise on sourcing or fermentation, O'Food brings an honestly traditional product to your kitchen with the consistency and reliability of a major trusted brand.

Product Details:

Country of Origin
South Korea (Sunchang)

Ingredients
Corn Syrup, Red Pepper Mixed Seasoning (Red Pepper Powder, Sea Salt, Garlic, Onion), Rice Flour, Water, Isomalto Oligosaccharide, Fermented Soybean Paste, Sea Salt, Red Pepper Powder 3%, Spirits, Yeast Extract Powder, Glutinous Rice, Seed Malt (Wheat), Flavour Enhancer (Monosodium Glutamate (E621))