# Gochujang: Commercial Product History

Canonical: https://thefoodthatshapedus.com/food-evolution/gochujang
Market: United States
Coverage: 3 product families; 13 confirmed observations; 1996 to 2026-08-29.

## Historical identity
Gochujang fused Korea’s older jang fermentation with New World chili peppers after the Columbian Exchange. Sunchang became a regional name for the paste; industrial tubs then carried it abroad. The Gochujang history article traces that Joseon-to-global pantry story.

## Current product snapshot
- Chung Jung One Sunchang Gochujang Brown Rice Hot Pepper Paste: Korean brown-rice gochujang; 1.1 lb / 500 g tub; observed price $4.99 for 1.1 lb / 500 g (about 17.64 oz); observed 2026-08-29.
- Sempio Gochujang Korean Premium Chili Paste: Classic Korean gochujang; 500 g tub for the price observation; observed price $9.99 for 500 g (about 17.64 oz); observed 2026-08-29.
- Mother-in-Law's Original Gochujang Fermented Chile Paste: U.S.-made fermented chile-paste concentrate; 10 oz jar; observed price $12.99 for 10 oz; observed 2026-08-29.

## Confirmed timeline
- 1996: Daesang launched the Chung Jung One brand. Daesang records 1996 as the launch year for Chung Jung One, the brand under which its Sunchang gochujang is sold.
- 2026-08-29: Current U.S. product observations compiled from the linked product and seller evidence.

## Method and limits
No missing year is treated as evidence that a price, package, formula, owner, origin claim, or availability stayed unchanged. External source material remains with its rights holder; this record publishes source metadata, links, and checksums.

## Sources
- Codex Alimentarius Commission. Standard for Gochujang CXS 294-2023. https://www.fao.org/fao-who-codexalimentarius/sh-proxy/en/?lnk=1&url=https%253A%252F%252Fworkspace.fao.org%252Fsites%252Fcodex%252FStandards%252FCXS%2B294-2023%252FCXS_294e.pdf (2023; captured 2026-08-29).
- Daesang Corporation. Company history. https://www.daesang.com/en/m/company/history.jsp (1996; captured 2026-08-29).
- H Mart. Sunchang Gochujang Brown Rice Hot Pepper Paste 1.1 lb. https://www.hmart.com/sunchang-gochujang-brown-rice-hot-pepper-paste-1-1lb--500g--1/p (2026; captured 2026-08-29).
- Hanyang Mart. Sempio Gochujang Korean Premium Chili Paste 500 g retailer listing. https://www.hanyangmart.com/products/sempio-gochujang-korean-premium-chili-paste-500g (2026; captured 2026-08-29).
- Journal of Ethnic Foods. Gochujang, a Korean traditional fermented soybean product: history, preparation and functionality. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s42779-024-00258-y (2024; captured 2026-08-29).
- Mother-in-Law's. Gochujang and gochugaru pantry staples. https://milkimchi.com/pages/pantry-staples (2026; captured 2026-08-29).
- Pearl River Mart. Mother-in-Law's Original Gochujang Fermented Chile Paste retailer listing. https://pearlriver.com/products/mother-in-laws-original-gochujang-fermented-chili-paste (2026; captured 2026-08-29).
- Sempio. Gochujang, Hot Pepper Paste, Classic. https://en.sempio.com/product/jangpaste/view/622 (2026; captured 2026-08-29).

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