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[Master Kim Ku Won] Traditional Gochujang (500g)
This artisan gochujang is crafted using premium Korean soybeans (from Jangdan) and high-quality salt, resulting in a clean, well-balanced flavor without excessive saltiness.
(Jangdan Soybeans are regarded as one of the most premium soybeans in Korea - it’s highly regarded for its deep taste and outstanding nutritional value.)
Naturally fermented using Korean barley and aged for over one year, it develops a deep, layered umami with a refined, lingering heat. Its rich and versatile flavor makes it an essential addition to dishes like bibimbap, stews, and stir-fries.
Full Ingredient List: Korean Meju [Soybeans], Gochugaru 12.7%, Sea Salt (Korea), Barley, Soybean Powder, Allulose, Glutinous Rice
It packs much more flavor than than the mass-produced (MSG-added), cheaper gochujang brands you see on the shelves at Korean markets.
About the Artisan
The Kim Ku Won workshop traces its origins back to 1938, when Master Kim Ku Won began producing tofu using traditional Korean methods. Today, the craft continues through four generations, preserving the same philosophy: start with exceptional soybeans and allow time and patience to bring out their full depth of flavor.
Widely respected for its tofu craftsmanship, the workshop gained international recognition when its tofu was featured in the “Tofu Challenge” episode of Netflix’s viral Korean culinary series, Culinary Class War (Season 1), where competing chefs used Kim Ku Won tofu in a head-to-head cooking battle.
This recognition underscores the quality of the soybeans and the traditional methods that define all of their fermented products, including this artisan gochujang.
Available in 500g glass jar.
Product Highlights
- Crafted using fermented meju and premium Jangdan soybeans for deep, authentic umami
- Bold, well-balanced flavor—spicy gochugaru heat with earthy and savory depth
- Naturally fermented to enhance depth, balance, and umami complexity
- Available in 500g jar
[Master Kim Ku Won] Traditional Gochujang



Authentic Korean Gochujang — Deep, Spicy & Naturally Rich
This gochujang begins with a base layer of fermented meju, made from premium Jangdan soybeans.
The fermented powder is then blended with spicy gochugaru flakes and barley powder to create its core flavor—spicy, earthy, and savory.
Made with 100% non-GMO, Korea-grown soybeans
Full Ingredient List: Korean Meju [Soybeans], Gochugaru 12.7%, Sea Salt (Korea), Barley, Soybean Powder, Allulose, Glutinous Rice
Fermentation: Naturally aged in traditional onggi jars

Use it to make spicy pork bulgogi (jeyuk-bokkeum)



About the Brand
The Kim Ku Won family workshop traces its roots back to 1938, when Master Kim Ku Won began crafting tofu using traditional Korean methods. For nearly a century, the family has continued this craft across four generations, building a reputation for exceptional soybean quality and meticulous production.
Their tofu is made using high-quality Korean soybeans, carefully sourced through partnerships with the Gyeonggi Agricultural Research & Extension Services and the Gyeonggi Bean Research Association, ensuring consistent quality and traceability.
The brand gained even more recognition when its tofu was featured as the challenge ingredient in the “Tofu Challenge” episode of Netflix’s viral Korean culinary series, Culinary Class War (Season 1).

Full Ingredients List: Korean Meju [Soybeans], Gochugaru 12.7%, Sea Salt (Korea), Barley, Soybean Powder, Allulose, Glutinous Rice
Size: 500g jar
Storage: Store in refrigerator
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