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Cheonggukjang 1.0kg
Cheong Guk Jang is another fermented soybean food traditionally eaten by Koreans as a hot casserole type of dish. it is famous  for it's health  benefits and pungent fragrance. The fermenting agent  for cheong guk jang is also a strain of Bacillus, but unlike doen jang which ferments for at least 6 months before consumption, cheong guk jang ferments at a higher temperature for 2-4 days only.
 
 Despite it's pungent smell, cheong guk jang has some amazing health benefits: 
 - it is full of beneficial probiotics
 - improves digestion
 - a natural blood thinner which  improves  blood flow and volume and reduces the chance of blood clots
 -  improves blood circulation
 - reduces blood pressure
 - strengthens bones and immune system
 - improves heart health by lowering cholesterol.
 
 So many Korean brave the pungent smell and consume cheong guk jang on a daily basis for  these health benefits. Traditionally, it is used to make jjigae which is a hot soup, or hot pot. A perfect match with a bowl of steaming rice - this is a nostalgic comfort food for a cold winter evening for many Koreans old and young.   
 
 If you would like learn more about cheong guk jang, we recomment this article: 
 https://journalofethnicfoods.biomedcentral.com/articles/0.1186/s42779-019-0004-8 
 
 Try out these recipes:
 with kimchi -  https://www.maangchi.com/recipe/cheonggukjang-jjigae
 without kimchi -  http://mykoreaneats.com/2015/03/10/cheonggukjang-%EC%B2%AD%EA%B5%AD%EC%9E%A5-fermented-soybean-soup-aka-stink/

Cheonggukjang 1.0kg

SKU: 364215376135191
AU$19.00 Regular Price
AU$15.00Sale Price

  • Cheonggukjang on the market is seasoned in advance to hide the distinctive smell and bitter taste of cheonggukjang, seasoning, and sugar.  Most products contain preservatives. 
    However, Jeonjeonjin Cheonggukjang is made in a scientifically improved way from the tradition of seasoning only with fermented soybeans and salt without any other additives. 
    After subdividing in the thawed state, be sure to refrigerate and consume within 2 weeks. Because it does not use preservatives, there is a risk of deterioration easily. 
    However, in the frozen state, you can still experience the original taste and nutrition even after one year.

    *Product Name: Saengcheonggukjang
    *Manufacturer: Jeon-Jin (100% Australian-made)
    *Ingredients and ingredients: organic soybeans (Australian organic registration number: 41) , water, natural sea salt
    *Food type: improved fermented food
    -No added sugar, MSG, chemical seasonings, spices, preservatives or flour
    *Storage method: Keep refrigerated at 2 - 8C. 
    In the thawed state, be sure to refrigerate after subdividing, and it is recommended to consume within 2 weeks.

    • Ingredients: organic soybeans (ACO. 41), water, salt        
    • Product of Australia. Made from 100% Australian ingredients.
    • No added sugar, MSG, artificial coloring, artificial flavoring, or preservatives. Gluten free.
    • Keep frozen. Once thawed, keep refrigerated (2-8 degrees Celsius) and consume within 2 weeks. This product can be refrozen for long term storage.
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