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Keys to Korean taste

Tap into the world’s hottest cuisine​

Hallyu, or the "Korean Wave," refers to the global rise of South Korean pop culture, including K-pop music, K-dramas, films, fashion, and beauty products. Since the late 1990s, Hallyu has expanded from East Asia captivating audiences worldwide, thanks to the internet and social media. As a result, Hallyu has been pivotal in continuing to shape global culture, influencing entertainment, fashion, beauty, and more.

So why Korean?

As global cravings for Korean cuisine continue to soar, with 90% of guests enjoying its bold flavours and 89% eager to explore more, Santa Maria is here to help you meet the demand. With a 450% increase in searches for "Korean fried chicken near me" and dishes like Bibimbap leading the way in trending recipe searches, it’s clear that Korean food is not just a passing trend—it’s a culinary movement. We also found that the top 3 guests drivers for K-food were health as Korean cuisine provides a diverse range of healthier options, exotic flavour combinations and people are seeking mouth-watering indulgence​

*Source: Lumina Menu and Food Trends Dec 2023 & Manchester Food Tour Mar 24​ & Kanta Profiles / Mintel March 2023

Korean Fried Chicken landscape

Discover Santa Maria's NEW range

We're excited to be introducing our NEW Santa Maria Korean range of seasonings, sauces and pastes that enable you to unlock mouthwatering and on-trend Korean flavour classics and fusions that is both vegan and lactose-free. Our range comprises of 5 mainstream products: a Black Pepper Soy Sauce, a Fermented Chili Sauce, a Fermented Soy & Chili Paste, a Chili & Sesame Seasoning, and a Kimchi Paste Chili & Garlic. You can instantly create bold and delicious Korean flavours that guarantee to excite your customers.

Our authentic rubs, spices, and sauces capture the essence of K-food, offering a healthy, flavour-packed, and indulgent experience that resonates with the top consumer desires. With our range, it gives you the ability to create authentic dishes or add a touch of Korean to existing mainstream favourites such as our Korean BBQ chicken burrito, or delicious K-BBQ fries.

Check out our range in our FREE downloadable brochure to discover how you can elevate your offering and excite your customers with mouthwatering delicious Korean flavours.

Explore our flavour profiles

Black Pepper Soy Sauce
Korean Style - Black Pepper Soy Sauce​

Inspired by bulgogi sauce, this black pepper soy sauce contains pear that is traditionally used in Korean meat marinades.

Multiple ways to pair!​

  • Drizzle over grilled beef ​

  • Stir into dressings ​

  • Serve as dipping sauce​

  • Glaze pork and chicken​

  • Stir-fry meat, veggies and rice​

  • Use as topping for Korean dishes like bulgogi and jaepchai

Fermented Chili Sauce
Korean Style - Fermented Chili Sauce​

Spicy and sweet chili sauce with depth from gochujang paste and a tangy bite from lime.

Multiple ways to pair!​

  • Mix with mayo to make dip​

  • Stir-fry noodles and rice​

  • Dress grilled vegetables​

  • Use as sticky sauce for Korean fried chicken​

  • Add to salsa for a chili salsa​

  • Mix with cooked chicken for a chili chicken wrap or baguette

Fermented Soy & Chili Paste
Korean Style - Fermented Soy & Chili Paste​

Fusion paste combining fermented soybeans with fermented chili to add a burst of flavour

Multiple ways to use and pair!​

  • Season stir-fried rice dishes​

  • Make easy dipping sauces​

  • Add rich flavour to stews and soups​

  • Serve with meat and greens​

  • Flavour Kimchi Jjigae soup​

  • Use as topping for bibimbap, salad, wraps and tacos

Chili & Sesame Seasoning
Korean Style -​ Chili & Sesame Seasoning

Coarse topping mix that instantly brings Korean touch to your dish.​
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​Multiple ways to use and pair!​

  • Grind over fries​

  • Sprinkle over snack bases​

  • Season fresh salads​

  • Sprinkle on stir-fry​

  • Rub beef, fish and tofu​

  • Use as topping for rice​

  • Add to fried chicken glaze sauce​

Kimchi Paste Chili & Garlic
Korean style - Kimchi Paste Chili & Garlic

Hot and tangy paste that infuse your dishes with the bold flavours of Kimchi.

Multiple ways to pair!​

  • Season minced meat​

  • Spice up plant-based protein​

  • Add in stews and casseroles​

  • Make chili-pickled veggies​

  • Marinate chicken and fish​

  • Use for kimchi dressing​

  • for stir-fry and meats​

Gochugaru Korean Chili
Gochugaru Korean Chili

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Keys to Korean taste