Experience the most Authentic Korean Doenjang (Traditional soybean paste) from local South Korean producer, true home-made style that's been aged in clay pots. Our Doenjang is a fermented paste that has been matured in clay pots over 2 years developing health bacteria for your gut health and keeps aging even after being packaged in jars. It means that over time, the colour may darken slightly but there's no problem with consumption whatsoever. For those of you who want to keep the optimal level of freshness for longer period of time, please store them refrigerated once the jar is opened.HEALTHY BACTERIA in the jar: White dots you see from time to time in the paste is an indication of Good quality doenjang, meaning that the paste contains good bacteria for your digestion called 'Bacillus subtilis'. This idoes not mean that it's rotten or bad, it's an excellent sign showing that this is a natural fermented product that commercial products don't have. VERY VERSATILE FOR MULTIPLE KOREAN DISHES: Use your broth and add meat and or veggies you like to make Authentic doenjang stew or soup. To make 'Ssamjang' (Famous K-bbq sauce), please use 1-2 tablespoons of soybean paste (Doenjang), 1 3 quantity of chili paste (Gochujang), 1-2 teaspoons of minced garlic and some honey (or maple syrup) to your taste to create your own k-bbq sauce. CAREFULLY SELECTED BY KOREAN FOODIE: I am Korean myself who has been living abroad for over 30 years and food has always been my passion. The product came by expensive air freight not because of the cost but because of the quality that we'd like to bring home that reminds us Grandma's comfort food. Whatever we introduce here is 100 used at our home, families, and friends. ONLY MADE OF SIMPLE BUT BEST INGREDIENTS, AGED AT LEAST 2 YEARS Made of 100 Korean local grown soybeans and brine (high-grade coarse salt aged at least 3 years). Soybeans grown locally, processed at certified facility and fermented naturally in clay pots throughout several seasons at least over 2 years. No preservatives or added chemicals to speed up the natural fermentation process. TRULY HOME-MADE STYLE, RARE IN THE MARKET: This type of Doenjang is rare in the market and even locals in Korea search extensively to find good quality of home-made style Doenjang over commercial brands. Doenjang not matured or processed properly may be lacking umami taste or sometimes have bitter or sour after taste. Our paste has a strong in-depth authentic flavour that you would never find anywhere else.