# Kimchi Chilli Flakes The Gochugaru Flakes Can Be Used to Make Homemade Pickled Cabbage By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-02-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gochugaru References: [perfectpickler](http://www.perfectpickler.com/kimchi-chile-flakes/) & [perfectpickler](http://www.perfectpickler.com/kimchi-chile-flakes/) If you've ever reveled in the delights of crunchy kimchi or pickled cabbage at a Korean restaurant, it's safe to attribute much of your enjoyment to the key ingredient that is gochugaru or [kimchi chilli flakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mild-white-kimchi). Now, this exciting and exotic ingredient is available for purchase and for use in your kitchen, where you can go about making your own Korean style kimchi. Available in a 7-ounce canister, the gochugaru ingredient can be conveniently purchased from [Perfect Pickler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-snacks-oaties), which has made a name for itself for encouraging people to embrace [pickling and fermentation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handpacked-pickled-vegetables) in their own kitchens. The canister is enough to make anywhere between 8 and 16 quarts of kimchi, depending on how intensely flavored you like your kimchi. For typically American spice tolerance, Perfect Pickler recommends that you start with 1 to 2 tablespoons of gochugaru per quart, although you can add more anytime to adjust the flavor. Ultimately, this gochugaru product lets you bring a classic Korean ingredient into your kitchen, enabling you to enjoy the delights of kimchi anytime. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Fermentation:** There is a growing trend towards home fermentation and pickling, providing opportunities for innovative ingredient or kit delivery services. - **International Pantry:** Consumers are becoming increasingly interested in exploring new ingredients and global flavors, creating opportunities for specialty ingredient retailers and online marketplaces. - **Spice Innovation:** As consumers become more adventurous with flavors, there is an opportunity for the development of new spice blends or variations on traditional spices like gochugaru. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Retail:** Specialty food retailers and online marketplaces can capitalize on the trend of consumer exploration of global flavors. - **Subscription Boxes:** Personalized DIY fermentation kits or monthly spice subscription boxes could cater to those wanting to experiment with new ingredients and flavor profiles. - **Agriculture:** Increased demand for unique ingredients, such as gochugaru, could lead to development of new farming practices to meet both quality and quantity demands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Authentic Kimchi Pastes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authentic-kimchi-paste.md) - [Snackable Kimchi Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimchi-crisps.md) - [Make-at-Home Kimchi Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimchi-kits.md) - [Shredded Kimchi Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shredded-kimchi.md) - [Freeze-Dried Kimchi Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimchi-block.md) - [Fermented Condiment Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraut-chi.md) - [Spicy Korean Pepper Pastes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-gochujang-paste.md) - [Korean Cuisine Condiment Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleveland-kitchen-kimchi-pickles.md) - [Delicate Flavor Kimchis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mild-white-kimchi.md)