Korean Bamboo Salt Candy | Sweet-Salty Nurungji Drops | 9.87 oz
Ilkwang Bamboo Salt Candy is a hard candy made in Korea by Ilkwang Confectionery (일광제과), blending 2% Korean bamboo salt (jukyeom) with a toasty scorched-rice (nurungji) flavor for a sweet-and-salty taste — individually wrapped, sourced by Kosbee.
Founded in 1969, Ilkwang Confectionery (일광제과) has been making traditional Korean hard candy in Busan for over fifty years. This bamboo salt candy carries that same simple craft — a sweet-and-salty drop with a toasty, nostalgic nurungji note.
Sweet, Salty, and Toasty
A touch of 2% bamboo salt balances the sweetness with a clean, gently savory edge, while scorched-rice (nurungji) flavor adds a warm, toasty note. The result is a sweet-and-salty candy with a clean finish, not a flat sugary one.
What's Inside
- Korean Bamboo Salt (2%)
- Bamboo salt (jukyeom) gives the candy its signature sweet-and-salty balance and a clean, gently savory taste.
- Toasty Nurungji Flavor
- Scorched-rice (nurungji) flavor adds a warm, toasty, nostalgic note Koreans love.
- Individually Wrapped
- Each drop is individually wrapped in a 9.87 oz (280 g) bag — easy to carry, share, and keep fresh.
Each three-piece serving (0.42 oz / 12 g) is about 45 calories, and one 9.87 oz (280 g) bag holds roughly 23 servings.
How to Enjoy
Let a drop dissolve slowly in your mouth rather than biting down, which is easier on your teeth. Its sweet-and-salty taste makes it an easy everyday treat or a clean finish after a meal, and it pairs nicely with a warm cup of green or herbal tea. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Allergens & Good to Know
This is a lightly salty candy, so it does contain some sodium. It is produced in a facility that also handles wheat, peanut, soybean, peach, milk, shellfish (abalone), and fish, so trace cross-contact is possible. It is not certified allergen-free. If you have a related food allergy, please check the printed package label before eating. As a hard candy, supervise young children to avoid choking.
Bamboo Salt Candy FAQ
Is this an authentic Korean candy?
Yes. Ilkwang Bamboo Salt Candy is made in Korea by Ilkwang Confectionery (일광제과), a candy maker founded in 1969, in a HACCP-certified facility. It blends Korean bamboo salt with a scorched-rice flavor and is individually wrapped. Kosbee imports it directly and ships from New Jersey.
What does it taste like?
It has a sweet-and-salty taste from 2% bamboo salt, with a warm, toasty scorched-rice (nurungji) note. It is clean and balanced rather than flatly sweet, which makes it popular with people who like a little salt with their sweets.
Does it contain any allergens?
It is produced in a facility that also handles wheat, peanut, soybean, peach, milk, shellfish (abalone), and fish, so trace cross-contact is possible. It is a salted candy, so it does contain some sodium. It is not certified allergen-free, so please check the printed package label before eating.
How do I eat hard candy safely?
Let each drop dissolve slowly in your mouth rather than biting it, which protects your teeth. Because it is a hard candy, keep it away from young children to avoid a choking hazard, and enjoy a few drops at a time.
