Description
Ssamjang Korean Soybean Paste Mild Vegan - 170 g
Ssamjang is a traditional Korean seasoned paste made from fermented soybeans combined with gochugaru chili powder, sesame, garlic, and onion. This product belongs to the category of Asian sauces and pastes and is widely used in Korean cuisine as an essential flavor component. The paste has a thick, creamy consistency with visible sesame seeds and a distinctive dark brown color. The flavor is complex and rich with clear notes of umami, mild heat from the chili powder, and a rounded sweetness from brown sugar and corn syrup. Garlic and ginger add an aromatic depth that makes the paste particularly suitable for elevating simple dishes. In Korean cuisine, Ssamjang is classically used as a dipping sauce for ssam, where meat and rice are wrapped in fresh lettuce leaves. The paste also works excellently as a marinade for vegetables and tofu, as a flavor base in soups and stews, and as a seasoning in stir-fries. The product is labeled as vegan and is therefore suitable for plant-based diets. The paste comes in a practical 170 g container, which is easy to store and use. It is suitable for home cooks who want to explore authentic Korean flavor profiles, as well as for experienced food enthusiasts interested in Asian cooking. Korean soybean paste, vegan dipping sauce, Asian seasoned paste, ssamjang for Korean barbecue, and ssamjang for cooking are all relevant search terms for this product. The paste pairs well with social meals, barbecues, and everyday dishes that seek an authentic East Asian flavor dimension.
Product Declaration
Ingredients:
Water, WHEAT FLOUR, corn syrup, SOYBEANS 13.5%, salt, red pepper seasoning (red pepper powder, water, salt, garlic, onion), WHEAT, brown sugar, minced garlic, WHEAT EXTRACT, roasted SESAME, garlic oil, koji starter culture, ginger seasoning (alcohol, ginger extract, water)
Allergens: WHEAT FLOUR, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, WHEAT EXTRACT, SESAME, GLUTEN
Nutritional content per 100 g
| Nutrient |
Amount |
| Energy |
796kj/189kcal |
| Fat |
3.8 g |
| – of which saturated fatty acids |
1 g |
| – of which unsaturated fatty acids |
0 g |
| Carbohydrate |
26.2 g |
| – of which sugars |
24.7 g |
| Protein |
9.6 g |
| Salt |
0 g |
VeganVegetarian
