Wholly Doenjang is handmade by jang artisan Uk Kang from three simple ingredients: soybeans, water and salt, with no chemical additives or preservatives. *The product contains an oxygen absorbing packet on top. It is not for consumption even though it is non-toxic. Wholly Doenjang has a rich, complex taste comes from the care and hard work of a three-year aging process. It is naturally fermented using a traditional, all-natural fermentation method, and it is unpasteurized to preserve beneficial bacteria. ABOUT ARTISAN UK KANG AND THE ART OF JANG-MAKING: Artisan Uk Kang has dedicated the past 18 years of his life to the art of fermentation. Uk Kang currently lives in the U.S. pursuing his passion to cultivate global appreciation for artisanal Korean jang and authentic Korean cuisine. He notes that the reason why manufacturers shy away from the traditional jang making method is that it requires much more attention, effort and fermentation time. Traditional jang is fermented with many strands of natural bacteria, whereas factory-made jang is fermented with artificially cultivated bacteria for faster production and easier quality control. So, factory-made jang may have a consistent taste, but it does not embody the deep complex flavors of the traditional jang. Traditional jang, however, must be made in a clean environment and with consistent monitoring to ensure good quality and taste. Experienced jang artisans like Uk Kang are able to distinguish beneficial bacteria from unwanted microorganisms, which cause unpleasant flavors and smell. They know how to take care of jang even with changes in climate and surroundings. A genuine love and passion for jang, along with years of hard work and patience, are necessary to achieve the kind of artisan expertise which created Wholly Jang.
L**A
Excellent Nutrition!
I'm sure this is great, this stuff is so good for you. As for my somewhat advanced american palate...I don't love the flavor...but I will eat it because I know it is good for me and how else can one develop a more advanced palate anyway? We're used to eating pounds of sugar everyday!
H**R
Eco Friendly Glass Bottle and Homemade Quality Make This Doenjang Shine
Great quality not rivaled by doenjang made in Korea locally. I haven't had any, even homemade, varieties that compare to the flavour in this one. Even though it is expensive, I appreciate using a glass bottle and the quality and care put into making it. This along with the pepper flakes are some of the best products I've ever had.
T**M
Tastes great & makes yummy Korean dishes
This has been so great to cook with. I lived in Korea for a couple of years and fell in love with many of the dishes. Being able to order this (and a couple of other Korean staples) from Amazon has been wonderful. The fact that it's gluten free is even better!
S**N
Five Stars
good quality
J**M
One Star
Not authentic
L**U
Three Stars
it is nice that it is in a heavy glass jar, but the "jiang" is okay.
F**A
Four Stars
Not half bad. Im more of a gochujang man, though.
E**R
Horrible smell.
Horrible smell. I don't know if this is how it is suppose to smell or not,not being myself a Korean. I used it for Chilean sea bass glaze. My husband refused to eat ,said it was rotten meat and nothing else. Had to in the garbage.
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