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Korean Black Bean Paste
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Korean Black Bean Paste

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Korean Black Bean Paste is a thick, salty fermented black bean paste used in Korean cooking—most famously as the base for jajangmyeon and other savory sauces. It provides a pronounced umami and slightly sweet-roasted flavor that comes from cooked and fermented soy and black beans. Nutritionally, K... Show more

Nutrition Highlights

ProteinProtein8g per serving
High
FiberFiber5g per serving
Excellent

Nutrition Overview

Portion Size

230
kcal
45
g Carbs
8
g Protein
2
g Fat

Carbs

45.0g

Sugar

6.0g

Fat

2.0g

Saturated Fat

0.3g

Protein

8.0g

Fiber

5.0g

Salt

13.0g

Nutritional Data from Chunjang (Korean Black Bean Paste)

Vegan
Vegetarian
Not Gluten Free
Lactose Free
NOVA 4
~0,80€/100g
1.25g/ml

Healthy Swaps

C+

Low-Sodium Chunjang (Reduced-Salt Black Bean Paste)

More Protein
S-

Homemade Black Bean Sauce (Low Sodium, High Fermented Soy)

Less Salt
B+

Doenjang (Korean fermented soybean paste)

More Protein