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Korean Red Pepper Powder

Korean red pepper powder is finely ground dried red pepper used for seasoning, coloring, and making Korean sauces and pastes.

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About Korean Red Pepper Powder

Korean red pepper powder is finely ground dried red chili pepper used as a seasoning and coloring ingredient. It is used in kimchi seasoning, marinades, soups, stews, dipping sauces, and Korean fermented pastes, where it can be dispersed directly or blended into a liquid or paste.

It is usually a vivid red to brick-red powder with a dry, soft texture. Flavor may provide fruity or earthy pepper character alongside mild to strong heat. Seed and membrane proportions affect both color and pungency, while the precise pepper variety and grind influence the finished result.

Packaged products can differ in fineness, color, heat, and whether salt or other ingredients have been added. Rubbing spreads the powder over ingredients; stirring or simmering disperses it through a dish; and blending into a paste removes its loose powder appearance while retaining its color and pepper character.

Ingredient type
powder

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Korean Red Pepper Powder nutrition & diet

Korean Red Pepper Powder nutritional value

Reference: Red pepper, Powder

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the named reference form.

Calories
319kcal
Protein
13.3g
Carbs
60.6g
Fat
8.4g

Per 100 g edible portion. Rural Development Administration, Korean Standard Food Composition Database 10.4 (2026). Original reference food and preparation are shown; product recipes and moisture can differ.

Portions & preparation

Use the finely ground dried pepper as a seasoning portion, distinguishing pure powder from products mixed with salt or other spices. Reference the powder dry or within the finished paste, sauce, or soup, where accompanying ingredients determine the preparation.

Compare the right form: Match references to finely ground dried Korean red pepper powder, with variety, seed inclusion, and blend ingredients established.

Diet considerations

Pure powder is plant-derived, while blended powders require ingredient review. In gochujang, sauces, marinades, or soups, soybean, cereal, fish, shellfish, sugar, or other animal ingredients may occur. Compatibility depends on the exact powder and recipe, and portion size can make its contribution to a dish relatively small or substantial.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    May be compatible
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · May be compatible
May fit a paleo pattern, depending on the cut or form, processing and added ingredients.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Korean Standard Food Composition DB 10.4 — R0070000005a ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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