Frequently Asked
Questions
1. The cap is stuck or is
bulging. Is it safe to eat? What can I do?
2. The cap
is bulging? Is it safe to eat?
3. The product is
"bubbling" or sprays out when the jar is opened. Is it safe to
eat?
4. Is your product
vegetarian/vegan?
5. Is the product cooked or
heated? Is it a raw food?
6. Is your product
kosher?
7. The product tastes
funny. What should I do?
8. What can I do after the
cabbage becomes soft or wilted?
9. Where can I find King's
Kimchi?
10. Do you make any other
types of kimchi?
11. What
is the difference between kimchi, kimchee and kim
chee?
12. Can kimchi cure or
prevent bird (avian) flu or SARS?
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Q:
The cap is
stuck. What can I do?
A:
Fermentation creates
natural pressure inside the bottle. This can sometimes make the
caps bulge or make them difficult to remove. The bulging cap is
completely normal and the kimchi is perfectly safe to eat. To find
out some different ways to open a "stuck" cap, click
here.
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Q:
The product
is "bubbling" or sprays out when the jar is opened. Is it safe to
eat?
A:
Yes. Kimchi is a naturally
fermenting product that gives of gases. This build pressure inside
the jar. When the jar is opened, the pressure is released allowing
the trapped gases to bubble to the surface.
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Q:
Is your
product vegetarian/vegan?
A:
Our product contains no
meat, fish, or dairy products. None are added or used during
processing.
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Q:
Is the
product cooked or heated? Is it a raw food?
A:
Our product is never cooked
or heated. All our ingredients are completely raw.
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Q:
Is your
product kosher?
A:
We are currently in the
process of investigating this option. Some customers have inquired
about this. If you are would like to know when our product is
kosher certified, please sign up by clicking here.
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Q:
The product
tastes funny. What should I do?
A:
The first thing to do is to
check the "Enjoy By" date. It the date has passed, please discard
the product. If the "Enjoy By" date is still more than 5 months
ahead, then the kimchi may not have fermented sufficiently. You can
leave the kimchi out overnight (in the sink) and replace it in the
refrigerator the next day. You should then be able to enjoy the
full-flavor of the kimchi. For more tips on proper storage and
handling, click here.
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Q:
What can I
do after the cabbage becomes soft or wilted?
A:
Kings Kimchi has a shelf
life of six months. In the latest stages of fermentation, the
cabbage may lose it firmness, and become soft or wilted. Korean
typically do not discard this kimchi. It is usually used for soups
to add flavor or spiciness. You can find a simple and delicious
kimchi soup recipe by clicking here.
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Q:
Where can I
find King's Kimchi?
A:
King's Kimchi is available
in stores nationwide. To find stores in your state that carry Kings
Kimchi, click here.
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Q:
Do you make
any other types of kimchi?
A:
The Korean Food Academy has
categorized over 100 different types of kimchi made from numerous
different kinds of vegetables including radishes, cucumber, lettuce
and green onion. Right now, King's Asian Gourmet only produces the
traditional Nappa Cabbage Kimchi in Mild and Spicy
versions.
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Q:
What is the
difference between kimchi, kimchee, and kim
chee?
A:
Kimchi is often spelled a
number of different ways. Based on CAC standards (Codex
Alimentarius Commission, part of the United Nations Food and
Agriculture Organization that governs international food standards)
the standardized spelling should be "kimchi," but alternate
spellings are still acceptable.
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Q:
Can kimchi
cure or prevent bird (avian) flu or SARS?
A:
To find out more details
about current information about how kimchi and SARS or avian flu,
click here.
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