Recently, domestic chili sauce and kimchi imported from South Korea have become a hot topic. According to reports, due to the aging population, the planting area of peppers in South Korea has declined this year, falling to a record low. However, the sales of Chinese-made chili powder in South Korea are very good, accounting for about 40% of the market. Not only chili powder, but also South Korea imported more than 100,000 tons of chili paste from China last year, a record high.
This makes one wonder why Chinese-made chili sauce is so popular in KoreaFirst of all, the chili sauce produced in China is of good quality, cost-effective, and the taste is also very suitable for the taste preferences of Koreans. Secondly, many well-known food companies in South Korea have used Chinese-made chili sauce and mixed seasoning powder as raw materials, which has further contributed to the growth of imports.
At the same time, South Korea also imports kimchi in large quantities from China. This year, frequent meteorological disasters in South Korea have led to a decrease in cabbage production and a shortage of raw materials for kimchi production, while kimchi produced in China is relatively stable, so it has become an important choice for Korean kimchi producers.
Experts say that the culture of pickling kimchi in South Korea is changing due to factors such as price prices** caused by abnormal weather. At present, the proportion of do-it-yourself pickled kimchi has fallen below 30%, and young people are more willing to choose packaged finished kimchi.
The popularity of domestic chili sauce and kimchi in South Korea not only demonstrates the quality and taste advantages of Chinese food, but also reflects the pursuit and preference of Korean consumers for healthy, delicious and convenience foods.
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