Kimchi is a traditional fermented food of Korea and made by salting and fermenting vegetables. A negative impression on kimchi as a great source of sodium intake has grown in Korea since 1980 as people argue that sodium is a major cause of high blood ...
Kimchi is a traditional fermented food of Korea and made by salting and fermenting vegetables. A negative impression on kimchi as a great source of sodium intake has grown in Korea since 1980 as people argue that sodium is a major cause of high blood pressure and metabolic syndrome. While people are more interested in healthy living in Korea, the negative impression is stronger now. This study analyzes the sensitive and negative reaction to sodium intake from kimchi, and suggests an alternative in the viewpoint that the sensitive reaction is one of food faddism which is a very popular topic currently in Korea.