[Haetnim Maeul] 100% Sun-Dried Taeyang Gochugaru (Great for Kimchi)

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Naturally Sun-Dried in Yeongyang, Korea

[Haetnim Maeul] 100% Sun-Dried Taeyang Gochugaru (Great for Kimchi)

  • 100% Korea-grown
  • Sun-dried peppers
  • Medium heat
  • Coarse for kimchi

Haetnim Maeul Taeyang Gochugaru (햇님마을 태양초 고춧가루) is made with 100% Korea-grown red chili peppers.

Koreans prefer domestic gochugaru, because many of the big Korean food companies import lower-grade peppers from China to keep prices low. Haetnim Maeul is a regional producer that prides itself on using only Korea-grown peppers.

The chilis are grown in Yeongyang, a mountainous rural county in North Gyeongsang Province that gets plenty of sunshine all year. There, the peppers grow firm and plump.

After harvest, they are dried naturally in the sun instead of in an industrial dehydrator. Gochugaru dried this way is labeled "Taeyang Gochugaru" (sun-dried gochugaru).

Taeyang gochugaru sells at a premium, because the chili develops a deeper, spicier flavor when it dries naturally in the sun.

It has a coarse texture, a dark red color and a medium heat. That coarse texture is especially good for kimchi: it clings to the cabbage leaves and doesn't slip off when you coat them.

Of course, it works just as well for spicing up any other Korean home cooking.

So what's inside?

Full Ingredients List: Dried red chili peppers (건고추) 100%, grown in Yeongyang, North Gyeongsang, South Korea.

In the box: One 250 g bag, or 500 g. Made by Yeongyang F&S Agricultural Corp. (농업회사법인(주)영양F&S), Icheon, Korea, in a HACCP-certified facility.

To keep: Once opened, seal tightly and refrigerate, or freeze for longer keeping. The best-by date is printed separately on the bag.

Good to know: No allergens are listed on the label. Medium heat (3 out of 5), coarse grind.

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Catrin H. (Tyrol, Austria)

it's the first time I got/ordered Korean Gochugaru - in my area you could only buy Gochugaru made of Chinese Chilis - and there is a huge difference in colour and taste. I have already used it for Sundubu Jjigae - very delicious and won't be the last time I order it :-)

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Catherine W.
100% Korean gochugaru.

Hard to find 100% Korean gochugaru. I am happy to find this product.

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Dietmar P. (Vienna, Austria)
Gochugaru

Hello Daniel, the Sun-Dried Taeyang Gochugaru is really very good. I am very satisfied. Thank you very much and best regards, Dietmar

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Marla A. (Ontario, Canada)
Flavourful and delicious!

I am very pleased with this gochugaru. I use it in many of my favourite recipes, and it gives my dishes a delicious flavour.

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Dave (California, United States)
Great product!

I am a Filipino-American in the U.S., and I cook a lot of Korean recipes. I have used this twice so far and have been pleased by the quality of the product. It is much better than the types I buy at my local Korean market. Thank you!

[Haetnim Maeul] 100% Sun-Dried Taeyang Gochugaru[햇님마을] 태양초 고춧가루

Haetnim Maeul gochugaru range of bags and jars on a wooden table under a hanok roof

Haetnim Maeul (Village) 🌶️

From our land, nurtured by our nature — we deliver the taste of nature just as it is.

Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) has a place on every Korean table. Haetnim Maeul's aim is simple: food made with the care of a mother's cooking, for today's families. Their guiding rule is to keep “the best of the best,” always.

This Taeyang gochugaru is made only from chili peppers grown in Yeongyang, North Gyeongsang, and dried naturally in the sun. That gives it a deep flavor, a natural aroma and a vibrant red color that carries straight into your kimchi, stews, soups and stir-fries.

It's made under HACCP food-safety standards and certified as a Korean Traditional Food.

Haetnim Maeul Yeongyang gochugaru bags with Traditional Food and HACCP marks, since 1999

Yeongyang Chili Powder: Rich in Spice and Sweetness

Yeongyang's fertile soil and wide swings between day and night temperatures make it ideal for growing chili peppers. Its signature variety, Subicho, is known across Korea for its quality.

Research by Korea's Rural Development Administration found Subicho peppers carry more sugar and vitamins than the national average and less fiber, which gives them a naturally sweet flavor. Kimchi made with them tastes richer and looks more vivid.

Haetnim Maeul uses only Yeongyang-grown, sun-ripened peppers for a balance of heat and sweetness.

Since 1999 they have bought dried peppers directly from trusted local farmers, each with its own washing facility. The peppers are cleaned, de-seeded and sanitized with care, then milled in a HACCP-certified facility.

Haetnim Maeul Yeongyang Taeyang gochugaru bag with coarse grind and medium heat charts

Sunlight, No Dehydrators: The True Taste of Korea

After harvest, the peppers are dried naturally in the sun, not in industrial dehydrators. This slow method keeps their deep flavor, natural aroma and vibrant red color.

Spice level: medium heat 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (3 out of 5).

Coarseness: coarse (on a scale of ultra fine, fine, coarse, extra coarse). This grind is the one used for kimchi, radish kimchi (kkakdugi), seasoned side dishes, stir-fries, soups, stews and braised dishes.

Map of South Korea marking Yeongyang County, North Gyeongsang, beside freshly picked red chili peppers

Why Yeongyang Chili Peppers?

Yeongyang is a mountainous county in North Gyeongsang Province, in southeastern Korea, known for its clean air and unspoiled nature.

Big daily temperature swings and plenty of sunshine produce peppers with a deep, vivid red color and exceptional flavor and aroma.

Haetnim Maeul gochugaru bags and bowls of chili flakes on a wooden board

Why Does Yeongyang Chili Powder Taste a Little Sweet? 🌶️

During the day, the peppers soak up nutrients. When the temperature drops sharply at night, they burn stored energy to get through the cold.

That cycle repeats all season, building up nutrients and natural sugar. The result is a sweetness up front followed by a lingering heat, the same reason mountain-grown fruit and vegetables taste richer.

Close-up of coarse, deep red Haetnim Maeul Taeyang gochugaru in a glass dish

A Close-Up Look

Coarse, deep red flakes that cling to cabbage leaves when you mix your kimchi paste.

Full Ingredients List

Haetnim Maeul Taeyang Gochugaru (햇님마을 태양초 고춧가루)

Ingredient

%

Origin

Dried red chili pepper (건고추)

100%

South Korea (Yeongyang, North Gyeongsang)

Allergens: none listed on the label

Original Korean product details table for Haetnim Maeul Taeyang Gochugaru, with ingredients and origin

Original label (Korean)

Real Product Photos

Customer's homemade cabbage kimchi packed in containers, made with Haetnim Maeul gochugaru
Customer photo of the Haetnim Maeul Taeyang gochugaru 250 g bag
Customer close-up of coarse Haetnim Maeul gochugaru flakes
Customer's radish kimchi (kkakdugi) made with Haetnim Maeul gochugaru
Customer's freshly mixed cabbage kimchi made with Haetnim Maeul gochugaru
Customer's cabbage kimchi being mixed in a bowl with Haetnim Maeul gochugaru

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What difference does sun-drying make?

Compared with peppers dried in industrial dehydrators, sun-dried peppers keep more of their flavor, so the gochugaru tastes deeper and more complex. Sunlight brings out a brighter red that shows in your kimchi, and the slow drying keeps the chili's natural aroma. It's the traditional Korean method, and gentle drying also holds on to more of the pepper's vitamins and antioxidants than high-heat machine drying.

How spicy is it?

Medium heat (보통매운맛), 3 out of 5 on the maker's scale. Great for kimchi or spicing up any Korean dish.

Is this coarse or fine?

Coarse. It's the classic grind for any kind of kimchi, plus seasoned side dishes, stir-fries, soups, stews and braised dishes.

What's the full ingredients list?

100% dried red chili peppers (건고추), grown in Yeongyang, North Gyeongsang, South Korea. Nothing else is added.

How do I store it?

Once opened, seal the bag tightly and keep it in the refrigerator, or in the freezer for longer keeping. The best-by date is printed separately on the bag.

Who makes it?

It's made by Yeongyang F&S Agricultural Corp. (농업회사법인(주)영양F&S) in Icheon, Gyeonggi-do, under its Haetnim Maeul brand, in a HACCP-certified facility.

Where is this made - South Korea?

All products on Gochujar are proudly made in South Korea, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

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