Dakgangjeong sauce is a glaze used for "Dakgangjeong," one of Korea's most beloved street foods. It is a blended sauce made from Gochujang (Korean traditionally fermented red pepper paste), ketchup, garlic, onion, and chilli, delivering a complex flavour that is simultaneously sweet and spicy. It serves a similar purpose to European barbecue sauce or sweet chilli sauce, but with a deeper, richer umami character derived from its traditionally fermented Korean ingredients. The heat level is moderate, making it approachable even for those new to Korean food.

Yes, this product is suitable for both vegans and vegetarians. It contains no animal-derived ingredients such as meat, dairy, eggs, or seafood. Please note, however, that a small amount of alcohol is present (within the Gochujang component), and the product contains gluten (wheat), making it unsuitable for a gluten-free diet. It also does not carry halal certification, so those following a halal diet should take note.

This product contains the following allergens from the EU's 14 major allergen categories: gluten (wheat flour and wheat in multiple forms), soybean, and sesame. Sesame in particular is confirmed as a declared allergen on the EU export label — those with a sesame allergy should avoid this product. The manufacturing environment may also present a risk of cross-contamination with peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, fish, crustaceans, molluscs, celery, mustard, and sulphites. Anyone with a serious allergy should check the physical product label before consuming.

This sauce contains Gochujang — a Korean traditional naturally fermented red pepper paste — as one of its ingredients. Gochujang is made by naturally fermenting chilli, grains, and salt using traditional methods, and like European cheese or wine, the fermentation process develops a deep umami character and complex flavour. The sauce itself, however, is a finished cooking sauce and is not classified as a fermented product. It is a sauce that contains fermented ingredients, offering a richness and depth of flavour as a result.

The most common use is as a coating for fried or roasted chicken, but this sauce is extremely versatile. It can be brushed over oven-baked tofu or tempeh for a vegan dish, used as a glaze for grilled prawns or fish, as a stir-fry sauce for vegetables, as a pizza sauce alternative, or as a spread for sandwiches and burgers. The 1kg large-format size is ideal for multiple uses at home or for restaurant and catering purposes. Refrigerate after opening and use within the best-before date indicated on the product label.