Topmaul Authentic Korean Red Pepper Powder | 1.1 lbs

Topmaul Authentic Korean Red Pepper Powder (gochugaru) is a 100% Korean dried-red-pepper powder made in Korea by Daekyung Nongsan (대경농산) — fine chili flakes for kimchi, stews, and everyday Korean cooking. One ingredient, sun-dried in Korea.

About This Korean Red Pepper Powder

Gochugaru is the chili powder at the heart of Korean cooking — the deep red of kimchi and the warmth in a pot of stew. This one is made from peppers grown and sun-dried in Korea, with a clean heat and a vivid red color.

Each resealable pouch is 1.1 lbs (500 g), a Product of Korea.

What's Inside

100% Korean Red Pepper

One ingredient: dried red pepper (gochu) grown in Korea (건고추 100%, 국산). No blends, no additives.

Sun-Dried, Low Moisture

Dried with about 3–4% less moisture than standard powders, which helps keep the texture loose and resists clumping.

Vivid Color, Clean Heat

Gives dishes a bright red color and a balanced, clean spiciness — a medium heat that seasons without overpowering.

HACCP & ISO 9001

Produced in a HACCP- and ISO 9001-certified facility — Korea's national food-safety and quality standards.

How to Use

• Stir into kimchi, stews (jjigae), soups, and stir-fries.
• Mix into sauces, marinades, and seasoned vegetables (namul).
• To bloom the color, soak the powder in a little water or fish sauce for 10–20 minutes before adding.
• Start with a small amount and adjust the heat to taste.

What Makes It Different

This is a single-ingredient, 100% Korean gochugaru — sun-dried and low-moisture for a vivid color and clean heat, in a resealable zipper pouch. A Product of Korea, sourced by Kosbee and shipped from our New Jersey warehouse.

Storage & Good to Know

Single ingredient: 100% dried Korean red pepper, with no preservatives. Keep the pouch tightly sealed and store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Thanks to the low-moisture drying, the powder will not freeze solid, so the freezer is a great way to keep it fresh long-term. If you have a pepper or nightshade sensitivity, please check the label before use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this gochugaru really made in Korea?

Yes. Topmaul Red Pepper Powder is made in Korea by Daekyung Nongsan (대경농산) from 100% Korean dried red peppers (건고추 100%, 국산). It is produced in a HACCP- and ISO 9001-certified facility and shipped from our New Jersey warehouse.

How spicy is it, and how do I use it?

It has a balanced, medium heat with a vivid red color. Use it in kimchi, stews, soups, stir-fries, sauces, and seasoned vegetables. To bloom the color, soak it in a little water or fish sauce for 10 to 20 minutes before adding it to a dish.

What is in it, and are there allergens?

It contains one ingredient: 100% dried Korean red pepper, with no additives or preservatives. There are no major declared allergens. If you have a pepper or nightshade sensitivity, please review the package label before use. Per 100 g it is about 370 calories.

How should I store gochugaru?

Keep the resealable pouch tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. For long-term freshness, store it in the freezer — because of the low moisture content, the powder stays loose and will not freeze solid, so you can scoop what you need anytime.

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