Ventura Foods Sauce Craft Gochujang Korean Pepper Sauce 0.5 gal — vegan, shelf-stable umami glaze

Sauce Craft Gochujang Korean Pepper Sauce is a ready-to-use, umami-forward spicy condiment blending fermented gochujang, soy, and garlic to add bold sweet-heat to wings, sandwiches, seafood, and more.

This 0.5-gallon culinary sauce from Ventura Foods is formulated for chefs and food operators who want authentic Korean-inspired flavor without extra prep. It’s shelf-stable, vegan and Kosher certified, free of high-fructose corn syrup, caramel color, and MSG, and designed to save time while delivering consistent taste across plates and busy service periods.

How can this gochujang sauce be used in a commercial kitchen?

Use it straight from the container as a wing glaze, dipping sauce, or sandwich spread, or mix it into marinades, dressings, and stir-fries to impart a sweet, fermented pepper depth. Its ready-to-serve texture means less batching and faster plating during rush hours.

• Glaze for wings, ribs, and roasted vegetables
• Mix into mayo or aioli for spicy sandwich spreads
• Stir into noodle bowls, soups, and sauces as a flavor base
• Brush on seafood or grilled proteins for finishing heat and shine

What flavor profile will diners notice?

Expect a balanced combination of savory umami from fermented chili and soy, a mild sweetness, and a lingering pepper warmth rather than overpowering heat. Garlic and savory notes round out the profile, making the sauce versatile across cuisines and menu items.

• Fermented chili (gochujang) provides earthy umami
• Soy adds savory depth and salt balance
• Sweetness tempers heat for broad consumer appeal
• Garlic enhances aroma and savory finish

How does this product support kitchen efficiency and cost control?

Being pre-made and shelf-stable reduces prep time and ingredient handling so teams can plate faster and maintain consistent flavor batch after batch. The concentrated, half-gallon format delivers volume for high-turn menus while reducing packaging waste and labor costs tied to scratch sauces.

• Ready-to-use — no daily batching required
• Large 0.5-gallon size for high-volume needs
• Consistent flavor reduces waste from over- or under-seasoning
• Cleaner label shortens ingredient management tasks

Is this sauce suitable for special-diet menus?

Yes. The Sauce Craft Gochujang is vegan and Kosher certified, and it omits common additives like high-fructose corn syrup, caramel color, and MSG. That makes it easier to feature on menus calling out cleaner-label or plant-based options, though operators should verify allergen needs for their guests.

• Vegan-friendly formulation for plant-based dishes
• Kosher certified for broader dietary inclusion
• Free from HFCS, caramel color, and added MSG
• Check label for specific allergen declarations before serving

Who is this for? This half-gallon Sauce Craft Gochujang Korean Pepper Sauce is built for restaurants, food trucks, caterers, and high-volume kitchens seeking an on-trend, globally inspired condiment that reduces prep time while elevating menu flavor. It’s ideal for operators who want reliable, crowd-pleasing sweet-heat without additional formulation work, and for culinary teams looking to add Korean-style depth to wings, sandwiches, bowls, and seafood without compromising speed or dietary options.

Features

• Flavor-packed gochujang with soy and garlic for an umami spicy profile
• Versatile across applications: glazes, dips, spreads, and simmer sauces
• Shelf-stable, ready-to-use format to streamline back-of-house operations
• Kosher and vegan; free from high-fructose corn syrup, caramel color, and MSG
• Cost-effective 0.5-gallon sizing for commercial kitchens

Ingredients

SUGAR, WATER, GOCHUJANG PEPPER PASTE (WATER, SUGAR, RED CHILI PEPPER, FERMENTED SOYBEAN PASTE [WATER, SOYBEAN, RICE, SALT, ALCOHOL],PEAR PUREE CONCENTRATE, SALT, SALTED SAKE [SAKE {WATER, RICE, KOJI}, SALT], ONION*, GARLIC*, YEAST EXTRACT, RICE VINEGAR, SESAME OIL, PAPRIKA, CORN STARCH), DISTILLED VINEGAR, SOY SAUCE (WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEAN, AND SALT), TOMATO PASTE, CORN STARCH, SESAME OIL, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SPICE, GARLIC, SALT, GARLIC*, SESAME SEED, ONION*, NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID. *DEHYDRATED CONTAINS: SOYBEAN, WHEAT, SESAME.