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product_id: 716901330
title: "Chili Powder For Kimchi (Flake, 7oz) - Korean Gochugaru. Red Pepper Spice Seasoning for Asian Food. MSG Free."
brand: "taekyung"
price: "$33.15"
currency: USD
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reviews_count: 5
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# 100% pure pepper flakes 4,500 SHU spicy heat Authentic Korean origin Chili Powder For Kimchi (Flake, 7oz) - Korean Gochugaru. Red Pepper Spice Seasoning for Asian Food. MSG Free.

**Brand:** taekyung
**Price:** $33.15
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Elevate your kitchen game with Korea’s iconic chili power!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Chili Powder For Kimchi (Flake, 7oz) - Korean Gochugaru. Red Pepper Spice Seasoning for Asian Food. MSG Free. by taekyung
- **How much does it cost?** $33.15 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- taekyung enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted taekyung brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pure & Clean:** Zero MSG, additives, gluten, fat, sugar, or cholesterol—just pure chili power.
- • **Fiery Precision:** Scoville 4,500 SHU delivers bold, balanced heat without overpowering.
- • **Generous & Portable:** 7oz bottle packed with 100+ servings—perfect for daily culinary adventures.
- • **Authenticity Guaranteed:** GMP/ISO certified, sun-dried Korean gochugaru for unmatched flavor depth.
- • **Versatile Culinary Essential:** Elevate kimchi, BBQ, stir-fries, and even hummus with smoky, vibrant spice.

## Overview

Taekyung Chili Powder is a premium, MSG-free Korean gochugaru flake seasoning with a balanced 4,500 Scoville heat rating. Sourced from Korean pepper seeds and processed in a GMP/ISO certified South Korean facility, it offers authentic smoky flavor and purity with zero additives. Packaged in a generous 7oz bottle, it’s perfect for professionals and home chefs seeking to craft vibrant, health-conscious Asian dishes with confidence.

## Description

Taekyung

Review: My Soul Left My Body, But My Kimchi Is Flawless! - Let’s get one thing straight: I am a person of a certain age who prides themselves on being unflappable. I’ve survived dial-up internet, the housing crash, and 35+ years of dealing with corporate IT infrastructure. I thought I knew what pain was. Then, I met this shaker of Taekyung Gochugaru... I bought this 7-ounce container of vibrant, crimson destiny because I wanted to make authentic, homemade kimchi. The package arrived, looking innocent enough. "MSG Free," it proudly proclaimed. "For Kimchi," it promised. Opening the bag is where the adventure begins. The aroma hits you first—fruity, smoky, and aggressively confident. It doesn’t just sit in the container; it establishes dominance over the entire kitchen. My kitchen now belongs to the pepper. I seasoned my cabbage. I might have gotten a little overconfident. I didn’t use a scale; I measured with my heart. That was my first mistake! While mixing, I made the fatal error of scratching the tip of my nose. Seconds later, my sinuses were cleared out so thoroughly that I think I can now see into the future! I accidentally took a deep breath over the bowl and immediately coughed with the force of a thousand exploding suns. My left eye started watering so badly I looked like I was mourning a tragic loss. But the real test came during the taste test. This powder does not mess around. It has a creeping, beautiful, insidious heat. It starts out sweet and smoky, making you think, "Oh, this is nice, I’ve got this." Then, about three seconds later, the heat kicks the door down. It doesn’t burn your mouth; it warms your entire lineage. I sweat in places I didn’t know had sweat glands. I drank a glass of milk like my life depended on it, and I hate milk. The kimchi fermented for a few days, and it is, without a doubt, the greatest thing I have ever created. The flavor profile is incredible—deep, complex, and vibrant. This stuff is the real deal. It is pure, unadulterated, bench-tested culinary perfection. If you want to make subpar, bland food, go buy some generic red pepper flakes from the grocery store. If you want your tastebuds to experience a glorious, fiery baptism that will make you feel alive again, buy this bag. Just wear hazmat gear while handling it.
Review: Great flavor, just the right amount of heat, and huge bottle. - This pepper powder has an amazing flavor! It’s not really a powder like the bottle says, but it’s more finely ground than the typical red pepper flakes you’d find at Italian restaurants or in the grocery store. To me it has a hint of smokiness, and an overall more intense and interesting flavor over regular red pepper flakes. It’s not overpoweringly hot, but it is hotter (in a good way) than regular red pepper flakes. Its not that slow kind of burn heat, but rather hot for a moment, and then gone. Perfect for then you’re eating a fair amount of whatever you’ve used it on. I initially bought this to use to make some banchan, but have since used it on all kinds of things, and its great on just about everything. It’s partially good with hummus, and as an inclusion to various marinades, but you’ll probably find yourself sprinkling it on lots of stuff, and being happy that you did. In looking at the first picture, you may assume this is a standard size spice bottle, but it’s not, its pretty large, and even using it regularly, this should last a substantial amount of time. At quick glance it looks like this is really high in calories for a spice, with 90 per serving. But upon more review, that’s based on only 7 servings per container. Unless you’re running a catering business, there’s no way you’ll only get 7 servings from this, its easily more like 100+ servings for most people. I’m very happy with this purchase. If you’re debating giving this a try, I strongest suggest you go for it.

## Features

- RED CHILI PEPPER FOR KIMCHI - Coarse gochugaru flakes used for making kimchi and cooking Korean dishes such as Spicy stir-fried pork, BBQ, etc. Comes in a portable bottle. Contains 200 gram or 7 oz (pack of 1).
- AUTHENTIC KOREAN SPICE SEASONING - Regular spicy flavor with Scoville Heat Unit of around 4,500. Ideal as a basic ingredient for numerous Asian recipes. Try bringing the authentic taste of Korea at home with a few sprinkles of Taekyung’s chili powder.
- 100% PEPPER ONLY - A kosher seasoning with no added MSG or additives. Korean government poses one of the strictest laws when it comes to the purity for Gochugaru. Zero fat, sugar, carb, cholesterol. Vegan and gluten free. You can be assured in serving all your patrons flavorful food with ingredients you trust. Pepper is known to provide full of nutrients with a number of health benefits.
- PROCESSED IN SOUTH KOREA - Proprietary grounding process is carried out at Taekyung’s GMP/ISO certified factory in South Korea. Peppers are cultivated on Taekyung’s farm in China with Korean pepper seeds in order to keep the price affordable for premium sun dried process. This involves greater labor cost compared with cheap machine dried process.
- KOREA’S ORIGINAL SEASONING - Taekyung is one of the oldest condiment brands in South Korea with Gochugaru being its most iconic spice enjoyed by millions of people and restaurants around the world. Taekyung is a brand owned by Nongshim, the largest noodle/ramen company in Korea. All of its noddle seasoning is made by Taekyung.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09P88HVVQ |
| Allergen Information | Gluten |
| Best Sellers Rank | #23,124 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) #97 in Chili Seasoning |
| Brand | Taekyung |
| Brand Name | Taekyung |
| Container Type | Bottle |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,097 Reviews |
| Diet Type | Gluten Free |
| Diet type | Gluten Free |
| Flavor | Chili Pepper |
| Item Form | Flake |
| Item Package Weight | 0.26 Kilograms |
| Item Weight | 0.44 Pounds |
| Item form | Flake |
| Manufacturer | Taekyung Nongsan, Ltd. |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Size | 200 g (Pack of 1) |
| Specialty | kosher |
| Unit Count | 7.0 Ounce |
| Unit count | 7.0 Ounce |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Taekyung
- **Diet type:** Gluten Free
- **Item form:** Flake
- **Number of Items:** 1
- **Unit count:** 7.0 Ounce

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this container refillable?**
A: Yes it is.  It was a simple screw cap so you can reuse the container.

**Q: country of origin?**
A: South Korea

**Q: Does this need refrigerated?**
A: No it’doesnt. The one that comes un a bag (Chili flakes) yes

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Soul Left My Body, But My Kimchi Is Flawless!
*by C***N on 1 July 2026*

Let’s get one thing straight: I am a person of a certain age who prides themselves on being unflappable. I’ve survived dial-up internet, the housing crash, and 35+ years of dealing with corporate IT infrastructure. I thought I knew what pain was. Then, I met this shaker of Taekyung Gochugaru... I bought this 7-ounce container of vibrant, crimson destiny because I wanted to make authentic, homemade kimchi. The package arrived, looking innocent enough. "MSG Free," it proudly proclaimed. "For Kimchi," it promised. Opening the bag is where the adventure begins. The aroma hits you first—fruity, smoky, and aggressively confident. It doesn’t just sit in the container; it establishes dominance over the entire kitchen. My kitchen now belongs to the pepper. I seasoned my cabbage. I might have gotten a little overconfident. I didn’t use a scale; I measured with my heart. That was my first mistake! While mixing, I made the fatal error of scratching the tip of my nose. Seconds later, my sinuses were cleared out so thoroughly that I think I can now see into the future! I accidentally took a deep breath over the bowl and immediately coughed with the force of a thousand exploding suns. My left eye started watering so badly I looked like I was mourning a tragic loss. But the real test came during the taste test. This powder does not mess around. It has a creeping, beautiful, insidious heat. It starts out sweet and smoky, making you think, "Oh, this is nice, I’ve got this." Then, about three seconds later, the heat kicks the door down. It doesn’t burn your mouth; it warms your entire lineage. I sweat in places I didn’t know had sweat glands. I drank a glass of milk like my life depended on it, and I hate milk. The kimchi fermented for a few days, and it is, without a doubt, the greatest thing I have ever created. The flavor profile is incredible—deep, complex, and vibrant. This stuff is the real deal. It is pure, unadulterated, bench-tested culinary perfection. If you want to make subpar, bland food, go buy some generic red pepper flakes from the grocery store. If you want your tastebuds to experience a glorious, fiery baptism that will make you feel alive again, buy this bag. Just wear hazmat gear while handling it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great flavor, just the right amount of heat, and huge bottle.
*by A***7 on 16 September 2024*

This pepper powder has an amazing flavor! It’s not really a powder like the bottle says, but it’s more finely ground than the typical red pepper flakes you’d find at Italian restaurants or in the grocery store. To me it has a hint of smokiness, and an overall more intense and interesting flavor over regular red pepper flakes. It’s not overpoweringly hot, but it is hotter (in a good way) than regular red pepper flakes. Its not that slow kind of burn heat, but rather hot for a moment, and then gone. Perfect for then you’re eating a fair amount of whatever you’ve used it on. I initially bought this to use to make some banchan, but have since used it on all kinds of things, and its great on just about everything. It’s partially good with hummus, and as an inclusion to various marinades, but you’ll probably find yourself sprinkling it on lots of stuff, and being happy that you did. In looking at the first picture, you may assume this is a standard size spice bottle, but it’s not, its pretty large, and even using it regularly, this should last a substantial amount of time. At quick glance it looks like this is really high in calories for a spice, with 90 per serving. But upon more review, that’s based on only 7 servings per container. Unless you’re running a catering business, there’s no way you’ll only get 7 servings from this, its easily more like 100+ servings for most people. I’m very happy with this purchase. If you’re debating giving this a try, I strongest suggest you go for it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ yum
*by E***Y on 21 July 2026*

I put this in everything, really good

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