For those who like it spicy: interesting facts about kimchi

Kimchi is a variation of a savory vegetable snack popular in Korea. The mixture of vegetables covered in marinade usually contains a large amount of Chinese cabbage. Vegetables are seasoned with a mixture of pepper, ginger and garlic, and some recipes add onion or onion juice. In some regions, fish sauce or seafood is also added to dishes.

Interesting facts about kimchi:

▪︎ The dish has a specific pungent smell, which is why foreigners often fail to like kimchi. It is not surprising, because the appetizer contains many pungent odorous components - garlic, onion, ginger... Together, they can give a flavor that is not pleasant to everyone. However, nutrition experts are now working to eliminate the smell of kimchi. Of course, it is unlikely that it will be possible to completely neutralize it, but experts intend to at least make the aroma less intense;

▪︎ In Korea there is an unusual product - kimchi juice. This drink is sold in kiosks and stores and is as familiar to Koreans as fruit juices in bags and bottles are to us. By the way, kimchi juice appeared quite recently - in 2017;

▪︎ When taking photographs, Koreans often say “kimchi” instead of the usual “cheese” to make them smile for the photo;

▪︎ There are about 200 types of this snack. If you decided to try different types of kimchi every day, you would spend more than six months tasting all the varieties. But if you really like spicy things, such an experience will not be a burden to you;

▪︎ Kimchi contains a huge amount of probiotics - more than dairy products. And also vitamins A and C, which makes the dish useful for immunity and skin condition. Scientists conducted a study that found that the content of beneficial bacteria in kimchi exceeds their content in yogurt. Eat kimchi and be healthy!