Is this made in Korea?

Grown in China, processed and packaged in Korea. I would give it a pass and pay the premium for the Korean grown stuff. Cant speak for difference in quality but if you know anything about groundwater contamination and farming practices in China the Korean grown stuff starts looking a lot less expensive.

Could red pepper flakes from a regular American grocery store be substituted for this? How are they different?

It's a different type/breed of pepper. American red pepper flakes typically use dried jalapeno pepper or cayenne peppers. Gochugaru is a Korean red chili pepper (called taeyang-cho). Is you sub the flakes, your dish will taste "fine", but it won't taste authentically "korean" - just my opinion. It'll taste like a spicy soup, or spicy meat, or whatever you're making like a fusion-style cuisine. I would never sub the flakes. Once you take a sniff of the Korean gochugaru you will know the difference - there is a sweetness, smokiness and depth to the flakes. Hope this helps.

Can this be kept in the refrigerator for long?

I've keep it in refrigerator for 2 years at a time. Still great.

How many cups of chili flakes does this contain?

There are 5.66 cups of flakes in the package based on the service size info on the package. 1088 quarter teaspoons is 272 teaspoons. Plus that into a converter to get 5.66 cups.

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Taekyung Korean Red Chili Pepper Flakes Powder Gochugaru, 1 Lb

Taekyung Korean Red Chili Pepper Flakes Powder Gochugaru, 1 Lb

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Brand
Taekyung
Diet type
Gluten Free
Item form
Powder
Number of Items
1
Unit count
16 Grams

🔴Bright vibrant red flakes

🧼Clean, safe production

🌶️Authentic Korean Gochugaru

Description

🌶️ Ignite your kitchen with authentic Korean fire!

CLEAN TRUSTED - Produced under strict Korean standards ensuring purity and safety.
TRUE KOREAN HEAT - Experience the unmatched spicy kick only genuine Korean red chili flakes deliver.
VIBRANT RED COLOR - Bright, eye-catching flakes that elevate the visual appeal of your dishes.
GENEROUS 1 LB PACK - Bulk size for serious home chefs and kimchi makers who never want to run out.
GLUTEN FREE KOSHER - Perfectly suited for mindful, health-conscious culinary enthusiasts.

Taekyung’s Korean Red Chili Pepper Flakes (Gochugaru) offer a bright red, gluten-free, and kosher-certified powder sourced and packaged in Korea. Ideal for authentic Korean dishes like kimchi, this 1 lb pack delivers clean, safe, and vibrant chili flakes that bring genuine Korean spice and color to your cooking, making it a top choice for flavor-forward foodies and home chefs alike.

Specifications

ASIN	B005G8IDTQ
ASIN	B005G8IDTQ
Allergen Information	Gluten Free
Best Sellers Rank	#14,349 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) #58 in Chili Seasoning
Brand Name	Taekyung
Color	Red
Container Type	Bag
Cuisine	Korean cuisine
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (12,625)
Customer reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (12,625)
Diet Type	Gluten Free
Flavor	Chili Pepper
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Form	Powder
Item Package Weight	0.48 Kilograms
Item Weight	1 Pounds
Item model number	8809061670380
Manufacturer	Taekyung Nongsan
Manufacturer	Taekyung Nongsan
Model Number	8809061670380
Number of Items	1
Number of Pieces	1
Part Number	8809061670380
Product Dimensions	21.08 x 17.53 x 3.81 cm; 453.59 g
Region of Origin	East Asia
Size	450 g (Pack of 1)
Specialty	Kosher
UPC	701607235818
Unit Count	16 Grams

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