Kimchi Tips

How to know if your Kimchi is fermenting?

Regardless of whether you enjoy Fresh or Fermented Kimchi these tips will definitely come in handy! Here are some signs to tell if your Kimchi is fermenting! 1. Presence of Bubbling One of the mos...

Is Fresh or Fermented Kimchi Better?

There are mainly two types of Kimchi in Korea: Fresh & Fermented Kimchi. If you're not sure what Kimchi is be sure to check out this blogpost: What is Fresh Kimchi? What is Fermented Kimchi? K...

Can you eat Kimchi when Pregnant?

Is Kimchi safe during Pregnancy? Adding fermented food into your prenatal diet during pregnancy is one of the best way to add good bacteria to your gut, good for both you and the baby.  Keep in mi...

Why is my Kimchi sour?

"I've not open my Kimchi jar but the Kimchi is sour!" If you find yourself asking this question, then this post will answer your question (and more!). Why is your Kimchi Sour? Kimchi is a traditi...

What is Fresh Kimchi?

When we think of Korea the first thing we think of is Kimchi, and most non-locals would know of Kimchi as a sour fermented dish.  So when we say we sell "Fresh Kimchi" at JIN Kimchi we frequently g...

Does Kimchi go bad?

Kimchi is a traditional Korean method of salting and fermenting vegetables such as Cabbage, Radish and Cucumbers. Originally, vegetables were fermented to help them last longer. There is actually ...

Leaking Kimchi Jars? Here's Why!

Jars of leaking Kimchi will not only leave a sticky mess but will also leave behind a trail of smell.. Here's how you can say "goodbye" to this sticky situation! Why does the Kimchi juice leak out ...

Why Does my Kimchi Taste Bitter?

Got a jar of fresh Kimchi and find it bitter? There are a few causes to this but here's the most apparent one! - lucky for us all, this is a solvable issue. 🤭 Lack of Fermentation   Freshly made ...

TOP 5 KIMCHI STORAGE TIPS YOU MUST KNOW!

How long does Kimchi last and what are the best practices for storing kimchi? Here are the top 5 storage tips for our kimchi lovers out there!! 1. At room temperature, opened kimchi lasts 1 week. ...

Fresh vs. Fermented Kimchi

When you think of Korea, the first thing you would relate it to is kimchi~ JIN "Original" Cabbage Kimchi Kimchi is a unique and traditional fermented ethnic food of Korea. It is packed with nutrie...