Is Korean Black Bean Paste Healthy? Separating Fact from Flavor
                                
                                
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                                According to nutritional data, a single tablespoon of Korean black bean paste (chunjang) can contain over 20% of your daily sodium intake. Whether or not is Korean black bean paste healthy depends on balancing its potential gut-health benefits with its high sodium and sugar content.