Ottogi Beef Short Rib Marinade is a dedicated marinade sauce for Galbi (beef short ribs), made by Ottogi, one of Korea's most trusted food brands. It combines soy sauce, garlic, onion, pear juice, pineapple juice, and tropical fruit purees (mango, banana, pineapple) along with apple and pear chutney, creating a well-balanced sauce with a savoury-sweet flavour and rich umami depth. To use: coat your beef short ribs or preferred cut of beef evenly with the marinade, refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to 2 hours, then cook in the oven, on a grill, or in a pot as preferred. The fruit enzymes in the marinade also naturally tenderise the meat proteins.

Yes, please check carefully. This product contains Gluten and Soybeans, both of which are among the EU's 14 mandatory declared allergens. Gluten is present because the soy sauce used as a key ingredient contains wheat. This product is therefore not gluten-free. People with coeliac disease or wheat/gluten sensitivity should avoid this product. Additionally, the EU export label indicates a possible risk of trace cross-contamination with Milk and Chicken. While Chicken is not one of the EU's 14 mandatory allergens, we include this information for consumer safety. Those with a milk allergy should also exercise caution.

No, this product is not suitable for vegans or vegetarians. The ingredients include E627 (disodium guanylate) and E631 (disodium inosinate), which are flavour enhancers derived from animal or yeast sources. The EU export label also indicates a possible risk of trace cross-contamination with chicken. Furthermore, the product is designed as a marinade sauce specifically for beef, making it an animal-based cooking product. It is not recommended for those following a strict vegan or vegetarian diet.

Ottogi Beef Short Rib Marinade is a complex sauce built on a savoury soy sauce base, layered with the aroma of garlic, the natural sweetness of fruits (mango, pineapple, pear, apple), and a deep umami richness from mushroom and kelp extracts. For European consumers, the closest comparison would be a sweet-savory teriyaki sauce combined with a fruit chutney — but with a significantly deeper garlic and soy sauce character. It is not spicy at all, making it very approachable for European palates. A subtle warmth from black pepper rounds off the finish.

Before opening, store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. After opening, refrigerate (below 4°C) and use as soon as possible. It is generally recommended to use the product within 1–2 weeks of opening when stored in the refrigerator. Always check the best-before date printed on the product packaging. When using the sauce, use clean utensils to prevent contamination, and ensure that raw meat does not come into contact with any remaining sauce in the bottle.