Korean Black Bean Cheonggukjang | Fermented Soybean Pills | 9.5 oz
Korean Black Bean Cheonggukjang is a 9.5 oz (270 g) jar of small, dry pills made from fast-fermented Korean black soybeans (96%), plum concentrate and kelp, eaten by the handful as a nutty, savory everyday food.
Cheonggukjang (청국장) is Korea's quick-fermented soybean, the same food that is simmered into cheonggukjang stew. This version starts with whole Korean black soybeans, which are fermented and then rolled into bite-size pills (cheonggukjang-hwan, 청국장환) that you can eat straight from the jar.
In the maker's own words, this is cheonggukjang-hwan from clean Sancheong, made with 100% Korean soybeans naturally fermented with hwangto, Korea's traditional loess clay.
Origin & Authenticity
This is a Product of Korea, and every ingredient is Korean-grown: the black soybean cheonggukjang, the kelp and the plum concentrate are each labeled as domestic (국산). It is made by Sancheong Functional Soybean Farming Cooperative (산청기능성콩영농조합법인) in Samjang-myeon, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, and imported by Kosbee.
Key Facts
- Ingredients
- Black soybean cheonggukjang 96%, plum (maesil) concentrate 3%, kelp (dasima) 1%, all from Korea. US label: soybean, kelp, plum concentrate.
- Allergen
- Contains: Soy.
- Net weight
- 9.52 oz (270 g), about 27 servings of 0.35 oz (10 g)
- Form
- Small round fermented soybean pills (hwan) in a screw-cap plastic jar
- Nutrition per 10 g serving
- 48 calories; total fat 2.4 g (saturated fat 0.3 g, trans fat 0 g); cholesterol 0 mg; sodium 0.9 mg; total carbohydrate 2.6 g (dietary fiber 0 g, total sugars 0 g, added sugars 0 g); protein 4 g. Values as printed on the US label.
- Food type
- Cheonggukjang (Korean fast-fermented soybean), Korean food item report no. 200906220556
- Maker
- Sancheong Functional Soybean Farming Cooperative, 557-3 Chinhwangyeong-ro, Samjang-myeon, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, Korea
- Storage
- Keep in a cool place away from direct sunlight. The best-by date is printed on the jar.
How to Enjoy
How do you eat cheonggukjang pills?
The label suggests two easy ways. Enjoy the pills with plain water, barley tea or yogurt, or chew about 70 to 100 pills at a time, up to three times a day, for a nutty, savory bite. Close the cap tightly after each use so the pills stay dry.
Safety & Allergens
Contains: Soy. If you are allergic or sensitive to soy, do not eat this product. If you are pregnant or nursing, take any medication, or are under medical care, consult your healthcare provider before use. Enjoy in moderation.
Compare Before You Buy
Cheonggukjang pills vs cheonggukjang paste: which should I pick?
Pick the paste if you want to cook cheonggukjang stew; it is mashed fresh soybean and is meant to be simmered. Pick these pills if you want cheonggukjang without cooking: they are dry, portable and ready to eat from the jar, with only three ingredients and no added salt.
Black Bean Cheonggukjang FAQ
What is Korean black bean cheonggukjang?
Korean black bean cheonggukjang is a fast-fermented soybean food made from whole Korean black soybeans. This jar holds 9.5 oz (270 g) of small pills, cheonggukjang-hwan, made with 96% black soybean cheonggukjang plus Korean plum concentrate and kelp, for a nutty, savory taste.
How do you eat cheonggukjang pills?
Eat them with plain water, barley tea or yogurt, or chew about 70 to 100 pills at a time, up to three times a day, as the label suggests. One serving on the US label is 10 g (0.35 oz). Keep the jar tightly closed in a cool place away from direct sunlight.
Cheonggukjang vs natto: what's the difference?
Cheonggukjang and natto are both soybeans fermented for a short time. Natto is Japanese and is usually eaten fresh and sticky over rice. Cheonggukjang is Korean, has an earthier aroma, and is traditionally mashed into stew. These pills turn black bean cheonggukjang into a dry, ready-to-eat form.
Cheonggukjang vs doenjang: what's the difference?
Cheonggukjang ferments for only a few days and is used without long aging. Doenjang is made from dried meju blocks that are brined and aged for months into a salty soybean paste. This jar is cheonggukjang, not doenjang: its ingredients are soybean, kelp and plum concentrate, with no added salt.
Where is it made, and how is it shipped?
It is a Product of Korea, made in Sancheong, Gyeongsangnam-do, by Sancheong Functional Soybean Farming Cooperative from Korean-grown ingredients. Kosbee imports it and ships it from our New Jersey warehouse within 1 business day, with free shipping on orders of $60 or more.
Ships from New Jersey within 1 business day. Orders of $60 or more ship free. Store the jar in a cool place away from direct sunlight.
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