Description
Ssamjang Korean Soybean Paste Mild Vegan - 170 g
Ssamjang is a traditional Korean condiment paste made from fermented soybeans combined with gochugaru chili powder, sesame, garlic, and onion. The product belongs to the category of Asian sauces and pastes and is widely used in Korean cuisine as an indispensable flavour component. The paste has a thick, creamy consistency with visible sesame seeds and a characteristic dark brown colour. The taste 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 flavour base in soups and stews, and as a seasoning in wok dishes. The product is labelled 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 flavour profiles, as well as for experienced food enthusiasts interested in Asian cooking. Korean soybean paste, vegan dipping sauce, Asian condiment paste, ssamjang for Korean barbecue, and ssamjang for cooking are all relevant search terms for this product. The paste is well-suited for social meals, barbecue evenings, and everyday dishes that need an authentic East Asian flavour dimension.
Product Declaration
Contents:
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 |
| Calcium |
mg |
