01 / Texture
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 →
A simpler choice
Taekyung gochugaru:
Taekyung gochugaru:
find your grind.
Coarse and fine begin with red pepper. The difference is how the texture works in your food.
02 / Texture
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.