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Chunjang (Korean Black Bean Paste)

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Chunjang (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. Nutri... Show more

Nutrition Highlights

Protein8g per serving

High

Fiber5g per serving

Excellent

Nutrition Overview

Portion Size

230

kcal

g Carbs

g Protein

g Fat

Carbs

45.0g

Sugar

6.0g

Fat

2.0g

Saturated Fat

0.3g

Protein

8.0g

Fiber

5.0g

Salt

13.0g

Vegan

Vegetarian

Not Gluten Free

Lactose Free

NOVA 4

~0,80€/100g

1.25g/ml

Healthy Swaps

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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

Found in

Jajangmyeon