Korean pantry essentials. A little pepper, plenty of possibility.
A simpler choice

Taekyung gochugaru:
find your grind.

Coarse and fine begin with red pepper. The difference is how the texture works in your food.

Close view of coarse red pepper flakes
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Keep it coarse.

Visible flakes for kimchi, side dishes and everyday seasoning.

Available in a 7 oz bottle or 1 lb bag.Find your flakes →
Close view of finely ground red pepper
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Go a little finer.

Soft powder for smooth mixtures, gochujang recipes and soups.

Available in a 1 lb bag.Explore fine powder →

Start with the recipe.
Then choose the pack.

For kimchi and side dishes with visible pepper flakes, start with coarse gochugaru. For a smooth mixture or a recipe that specifically asks for fine powder, choose fine gochugaru.

Both grinds can add chili warmth. Neither name is a promise that the product will taste milder or hotter. Quantity, other ingredients and the dish itself affect the result.

The 7 oz bottle is convenient for occasional use. A 1 lb bag makes sense when you cook often or have a larger batch planned.

Compare the three products →
Start with your dish

What’s cooking?

A good meal starts with the right ingredient. Let the dish guide your grind.

Your kitchen match

Coarse flakes for kimchi.

A flaked grind gives kimchi seasoning its characteristic texture. Choose the 1 lb bag for a batch, or the 7 oz bottle when you want a smaller starting point.

Explore coarse gochugaru →
Is gochugaru the same as gochujang?

No. Gochugaru is dried red pepper in flakes or powder. Gochujang is a fermented chili paste with additional ingredients. Check the recipe before swapping one for the other.

Which grind should I choose for kimchi?

Coarse gochugaru is the usual choice for kimchi and vegetable side dishes. Fine powder is useful when a recipe calls for a smoother seasoning mixture, including gochujang and some soups.

Is the 7 oz bottle different from the 1 lb coarse bag?

Both contain coarse red pepper flakes. The bottle holds 200 g and the bag holds 454 g. Choose the amount that fits how often you cook and the size of your recipe.

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