Key Parameters
Time
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Steps
- 1.
Yuja-Jang (Jeju Island): Secondary fermentation with yuzu peel intensifies citrus terpenes while mellowing soy harshness
- 2.
Omija-Ganjang (Gyeongsang): Schisandra berries introduce tart/sweet polyphenols that transform during extended fermentation
- 3.
Nuruk-Doenjang (Jeolla): Barley malt starter creates layered maltose sweetness through staggered enzymatic action
The Science
Primary Reaction
Proteolysis and saccharification