Wholly Doenjang, Premium Gluten-free Unpasteurized Artisanal 3 Year Aged Korean Soybean Paste (35 oz)

Wholly Doenjang is handmade by jang artisan Uk Kang from three simple ingredients: soybeans, water and salt, with no chemical additives or preservatives. *The product contains an oxygen absorbing packet on top. It is not for consumption even though it is non-toxic. Wholly Doenjang has a rich, complex taste comes from the care and hard work of a three-year aging process. It is naturally fermented using a traditional, all-natural fermentation method, and it is unpasteurized to preserve beneficial bacteria. ABOUT ARTISAN UK KANG AND THE ART OF JANG-MAKING: Artisan Uk Kang has dedicated the past 18 years of his life to the art of fermentation. Uk Kang currently lives in the U.S. pursuing his passion to cultivate global appreciation for artisanal Korean jang and authentic Korean cuisine. He notes that the reason why manufacturers shy away from the traditional jang making method is that it requires much more attention, effort and fermentation time. Traditional jang is fermented with many strands of natural bacteria, whereas factory-made jang is fermented with artificially cultivated bacteria for faster production and easier quality control. So, factory-made jang may have a consistent taste, but it does not embody the deep complex flavors of the traditional jang. Traditional jang, however, must be made in a clean environment and with consistent monitoring to ensure good quality and taste. Experienced jang artisans like Uk Kang are able to distinguish beneficial bacteria from unwanted microorganisms, which cause unpleasant flavors and smell. They know how to take care of jang even with changes in climate and surroundings. A genuine love and passion for jang, along with years of hard work and patience, are necessary to achieve the kind of artisan expertise which created Wholly Jang.