Non-GMO Gochugaru, Korean Red Chili Powder, Fine Grind (30 LB CS (15LBx2))

This manufacturer's Gochugaru red pepper powder is delicious - not unlike a slightly sharper and smokier pimento, and in equal parts more intense on the front-end and more subtly layered on the back-end. I prefer its intensity of flavor to competitors offering Gochugaru in bulk.An additional eye-popping quality is the wonderfully intense red color, making for striking visual feasts. And to be able to secure a non-GMO version at this reasonable price point warrants a tip of the cap to the manufacturer.Korean Barbecue is about to explode into our everyday American consciousness, and when it does, the fascinating Gochugaru pepper - the precursor to the miraculous Gochujang Sauce - is sure to fuel that ride. This manufacturer's offering is simply the best I've encountered; essential that it finds a space in your pepper pantheon. - (Was this review of use to you? If so, let me know by clicking "Helpful". Cheers!)

This review is for "Non-GMO Gochugaru, Kosher, Gluten Free, No additives, Korean Red Pepper Powder, Fine Grind 6 OZ" Korean Pepper Powder. The sales page claims the "heat" rating is 8000-12000 SHU, so it should be moderately hot, but it is in fact VERY mild. My Jalapeno powder is rated at 2500-3500 SHU, and my Guajillo powder is rated at 3000-4500, and each of those is substantially hotter -- dramatically hotter, but still nothing like the heat of Cayenne -- than this Gochugaru powder. That in itself is not a deal breaker for me, as adding more to a given food or sauce is not a problem, and the flavor is ok. My big disappointment is how badly it remains clumped. I have to scoop out chunks with a metal spoon and put it into a pepper mill to grind it. A plastic spoon I tried first, broke trying to get it into the powder! I've had this for over a month, and transferred it into a glass container with a few desiccant packs in it. The original plastic container is very poor quality, and has a very obvious "plastic" odor.Over the years I have tried many different types of ground pepper, as the different ones have a different flavor hue, and a different amount of heat. This is the first one I am truly disappointed with.

I bought this small container to basically test out if I wanted to buy those big bags at nearby markets. This adds thickness and flavor to whatever you add it to, and I really enjoy it. Make sure to store it in your freezer, so you can save it for a lot longer and use it whenever you need it.

Recently I noticed new Crazy Korean Cooking product non gmo gochugaru fine grind and coarse grind and I bought them one of each. It is so convenient that they come in a bottle unlike other brand gochugaru. I mixed half fine grind and half coarse grind to make kimchi seasoning. It is the best kimchi I made ever!Also, I used fine grind for making tteokbokki and the sauce came out just like the one I ate in Korea.👍

So many complain about this company and how much money they make, this was an ok deal and I got it the next day. Making kimchi. American style. Deep, rich flavor and not a bad price plus, I got it the very next day. I have purchased many products that were double the price on Amazon, thanks to their generous return policy I never lose. This spice rocks, it's NOT overly hot and is a great replacement for paprika plus I didn't have to go anywhere to get it. That makes it a double win in my book. By the way, this was double the price on a few other sites.

Gochugaru pepper is a relatively mild chili powder that has a great chile flavor without overpowering heat. I use it anytime I need something a step down from chili arbol or cayenne or two steps down from chili pequin. It is not smoky like chipotle or smoked paprika, but not sweet either. A very nice addition to the spice rack. I add it to sauerkraut to make something that approximates kimchi but use it for sausages or as a side dish with meatloaf.

I buy my kimchi premade from the closest asian market but they don't make their Napa kimchi with much heat at all. It's tastes like garlic kimchi. I don't know why they do that. So I buy a huge jar of it and add about a third of this bottle to it to make it perfect. Great flavor.

This will spice up your life.Make the Korean Spicy Tofu for your girlfriend.Or someone else’s girlfriend.Yeah.