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product_id: 451264684
title: "Taekyung Chili Powder For Paste (Fine, 5LB) - Korean Gochugaru. Red Pepper Spice Seasoning for Asian Food. MSG Free."
brand: "taekyung"
price: "$216"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Taekyung"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/451264684-taekyung-chili-powder-for-paste-fine-5lb-korean-gochugaru-red
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# 100% pure pepper, no MSG 4,500 SHU spicy heat GMP/ISO certified Korean origin Taekyung Chili Powder For Paste (Fine, 5LB) - Korean Gochugaru. Red Pepper Spice Seasoning for Asian Food. MSG Free.

**Brand:** taekyung
**Price:** $216
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌶️ Ignite your kitchen with Korea’s finest chili powder—don’t miss the flavor revolution!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Taekyung Chili Powder For Paste (Fine, 5LB) - Korean Gochugaru. Red Pepper Spice Seasoning for Asian Food. MSG Free. by taekyung
- **How much does it cost?** $216 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- taekyung enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted taekyung brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pure & Clean:** Zero additives, MSG-free, vegan, gluten-free—season with confidence.
- • **Bulk 5LB Value:** Generous 2.27 kg pack to fuel your culinary creativity without constant reordering.
- • **Crafted with Care:** Sun-dried and ground in South Korea under strict quality controls for premium flavor.
- • **Authentic Korean Heat:** Experience the perfect 4,500 SHU balance for bold yet approachable spice.
- • **Versatile Culinary Essential:** Ideal for gochujang, kimchi, soups, and even elevating your Cajun dishes.

## Overview

Taekyung Chili Powder For Paste is a premium, fine Korean gochugaru spice with a balanced 4,500 Scoville heat level. Sourced from Korean pepper seeds and sun-dried using a labor-intensive process, it is produced in a GMP/ISO certified South Korean facility. This 5-pound pack is 100% pure chili powder, free from MSG and additives, vegan and gluten-free, making it a trusted choice for authentic Korean cooking and versatile global recipes.

## Description

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Review: The perfect hot pepper for everything… - I’m multiracial, but also a super taster, so I avoided hot pepper most of my life. However, I had a few good “soul food” meals that made me want to branch out, because I really loved the “vinegary” taste of the peppers themselves. Unfortunately, most American chilis taste like skunky shoes to me, and most Asian peppers (I.e., sriracha) were so blindingly hot that I couldn’t taste anything at all. This gochugaru is like a miracle. All the hot pepper flavor with a polite, but respectable amount of heat. Not only do I use it for my Asian meals (chili oil eggs, omg), but I also completely tossed my cayenne and started using it in my Cajun meals as well. It tastes incredible, like a powdered version of Crystal hot sauce, and for American dishes that call for specific “smoky” flavored chilis, a bit of smoked paprika with this works just fine. You can’t go wrong with this lovely pepper. I buy it in bulk and have been using it for years.
Review: Pungent, spicy and delicious - I used this for my kim chi, and it turned out very well. I also use it to add a little kick to my other dishes. Recently, I found a new use for this product - it's very good for keeping coyotes away from my yard! A little goes a long way. I only need to reapply once every 2 weeks, and the coyotes have been giving my back yard a wide berth ever since! Great product, highly recommend.

## Features

- RED CHILI PEPPER FOR PASTE - Fine and soft gochugaru powder used for making gochujang and cooking soup-based Korean dishes. Contains 2.27 kg or 5 pound (pack of 1).
- AUTHENTIC KOREAN SPICE SEASONING - Regular spicy flavor with Scoville Heat Unit of around 4,500. Ideal as a basic ingredient for numerous Asian recipes. Try bringing the authentic taste of Korea at home with a few sprinkles of Taekyung’s chili powder.
- 100% PEPPER ONLY - A kosher seasoning with no added MSG or additives. Korean government poses one of the strictest laws when it comes to the purity for Gochugaru. Zero fat, sugar, carb, cholesterol. Vegan and gluten free. You can be assured in serving all your patrons flavorful food with ingredients you trust. Pepper is known to provide full of nutrients with a number of health benefits.
- PROCESSED IN SOUTH KOREA - Proprietary grounding process is carried out at Taekyung’s GMP/ISO certified factory in South Korea. Peppers are cultivated on Taekyung’s farm in China with Korean pepper seeds in order to keep the price affordable for premium sun dried process. This involves greater labor cost compared with cheap machine dried process.
- KOREA’S ORIGINAL SEASONING - Taekyung is one of the oldest condiment brands in South Korea with Gochugaru being its most iconic spice enjoyed by millions of people and restaurants around the world. Taekyung is a brand owned by Nongshim, the largest noodle/ramen company in Korea. All of its noddle seasoning is made by Taekyung.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B09P8BD9C7 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #13,772 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #18 in Chili Powders |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,416) |
| Manufacturer  | Taekyung Nongsan, Ltd. |
| Package Dimensions  | 17.32 x 11.69 x 4.25 inches; 5 Pounds |
| Units  | 80 Ounce |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Taekyung
- **Item Form:** Powder
- **Number of Items:** 1
- **Specialty:** Pepper
- **Unit Count:** 80 Ounce

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The perfect hot pepper for everything…
*by M***N on April 25, 2024*

I’m multiracial, but also a super taster, so I avoided hot pepper most of my life. However, I had a few good “soul food” meals that made me want to branch out, because I really loved the “vinegary” taste of the peppers themselves. Unfortunately, most American chilis taste like skunky shoes to me, and most Asian peppers (I.e., sriracha) were so blindingly hot that I couldn’t taste anything at all. This gochugaru is like a miracle. All the hot pepper flavor with a polite, but respectable amount of heat. Not only do I use it for my Asian meals (chili oil eggs, omg), but I also completely tossed my cayenne and started using it in my Cajun meals as well. It tastes incredible, like a powdered version of Crystal hot sauce, and for American dishes that call for specific “smoky” flavored chilis, a bit of smoked paprika with this works just fine. You can’t go wrong with this lovely pepper. I buy it in bulk and have been using it for years.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pungent, spicy and delicious
*by G***K on June 16, 2024*

I used this for my kim chi, and it turned out very well. I also use it to add a little kick to my other dishes. Recently, I found a new use for this product - it's very good for keeping coyotes away from my yard! A little goes a long way. I only need to reapply once every 2 weeks, and the coyotes have been giving my back yard a wide berth ever since! Great product, highly recommend.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very fresh
*by M***. on June 1, 2025*

Fresh and delicious

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*Last updated: 2026-01-25*