[Haedam Jib] Organic Korean Gochugaru (500g)

$85.99

Organic Certified, 100% Korean Chili Peppers

 

[Haedam Jib] Organic Korean Gochugaru (500g)


Today, we introduce a gochugaru that checks all the boxes:

  • Organic Certified
  • 100% Korea-Grown Chili Peppers (from Yeongyang County)
  • Bright Red Color
  • Deep, Traditional Spicy Korean Flavor


This gochugaru is made by Haedam, owned by the married couple Jeong Chang-dong and Lee Hae-Seon. They returned to farming in Yeongyang in 2004 to produce organic chili peppers.

The chili peppers are certified organic (farm number #16100465 by Woori Agricultural Certification Center).

What is organic farming?


Organic farming avoids the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides. Instead, it relies on organic matter, beneficial microorganisms, and natural oils to cultivate chili peppers.

These chilies are grown at the end of Geummarae Valley in Ilwol-myeon, Yeongyang-gun, Gyeongbuk. The significant temperature difference between day and night thickens the pepper skin, enhances sweetness, and gives it a beautiful red color.

To preserve their natural spicy flavor and deep-red color, the peppers are dried at low temperatures for over 4-5 days, rather than using an industrial dryer. This method maintains the natural color, aroma, and taste of the chili peppers.

We love that this local producer allows you to choose the spiciness and coarseness, similar to selecting coffee:

Spice Levels:

  • Less Spicy 🌶🌶 (2/5)
  • Normal Spicy 🌶🌶🌶 (3/5) (Recommended)
  • Very Spicy 🌶🌶🌶🌶 (4/5)


Grinding Coarseness:

  • Normal Coarseness: Perfect for making Kimchi and everyday Korean recipes (Recommended)
  • Finely-ground (고운양념용): Ideal for mixing a few spoonfuls into soups or stews to infuse a deep-red color
  • Very-finely ground (고추장용): This is ground as fine as flour. Use it specifically for making gochujang (고추장) paste at home


If you’ve been searching for an organic, Korea-grown gochugaru for your favorite spicy Korean recipes, including kimchi, this is it!

Available in 500g size. Store in the freezer for long-term storage.

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Jerry E. (British Columbia, Canada)
Amazing!!

I got the normal coarseness, and found it to be exceptional. I used to buy the big bags from the grocery store, but after realizing they were full of preservatives, chemical coloring and often not made in Korea, I made the switch. The difference is remarkable—the flavors are bold and fresh, perfect for cooking kimchi and stews. My entire family is hooked, and we’ll definitely be reordering once we run out!

Product Highlights

  • 100% Organic-Certified Gochugaru - Made from Red Chili Peppers Grown in Korea
  • Chili Peppers grown in Geummarae Valley in Ilwol-myeon, Yeongyang-gun, Gyeongbuk (South Korea)
  • The large temperature difference between day & night makes the pepper skin thick, enhances sweetness, and gives it a very beautiful red color!
  • Low-temperature drying at 50°C keeps the chili's original deep-red color and spicy flavor intact!
  • Choose from 3 Spice Levels and Coarseness  (500g)

[Haedam Jib] Organic Korean Gochugaru (500g)

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Family-operated farm in Yeongyang - since 2004

We are Jung Chan-dong and Lee Hae-sun, producing organic peppers in Yeongyang, Gyeongbuk since 2004.

In the midst of the influx of imported agricultural products, we aim to produce safe agricultural products that our family and children can eat!

We are dedicated to organic farming (certified organic farm number #16100465 by Woori Agricultural Certification Center).

Organic farming means not using chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or manufactured substances. 

Instead, it's grown using natural materials like organic matter, microorganisms, and natural minerals.

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Certified Organic Korean Gochugaru (500g)

Made solely with chili peppers grown locally in Korea (Yeongyang-gun 영양)

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Our chili farm is located at the very end of Geummarae Valley in Ilwol-myeon, Yeongyang-gun, Gyeongbuk.

This area has soil and climate conditions that are very suitable for growing chili peppers.

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The large temperature difference between day and night makes the pepper skin thick, enhances sweetness, and gives it a very beautiful red color.

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The chili peppers are harvested by hand.

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We harvest only well-ripened chili peppers.

Once harvested, the peppers do not require any further ripening.

We harvest the ripe peppers and clean them thoroughly by hand twice and once with a machine.

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After washing, we dry them at a low-temperature of around 50°C.

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Due to the low-temperature drying, it takes about 4-5 days to dry the peppers.

(Typically, when people refer to steaming the peppers, they will raise the dryer temperature to above 60°C)

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With low-temperature drying, the natural color, aroma, and taste of the peppers are preserved.

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Low-temperature drying at 50°C keeps the chili's color and aroma intact!

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Many producers cut the stems just below the green part to prevent the seeds from spilling out (see image on right).

However, we remove the green stem portion completely to achieve the smoothest flavor (see image on left)!

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Available in 3 spice levels

1. Less Spicy 🌶🌶 (2/5)

2. Normal Spicy 🌶🌶🌶 (3/5) - recommended

3. Very Spicy  🌶🌶🌶🌶 (4/5)

Available in 3 coarseness

1.  Normal Coarseness

Perfect for making Kimchi + everyday Korean recipes

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2. Finely-ground  (고운양념용) 

For mixing into soups or stews - where you don't want the chili flakes to be visible

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3. Very-finely ground (고추장용)

This is very-finely ground (like flour) - select this if you're ordering gochugaru to make gochujang paste from scratch

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Ful Ingredients List:

100% Organic Korean Red Chili Peppers

Storage Tip:

Store in freezer for long-term keeping

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