Place of origin : Gijang
Weight : 2 liters

Kimchi|Alkali food containing abundant vitamin, calcium and inorganic matters

Cabbages, radish, red pepper, spring onion and garlic, the main ingredients of Kimchi have various vitamins. In addition, Kimchi is the alkali food containing abundant calcium and inorganic matters, therefore the deficiency of calcium and phosphorus, common in the Western's menu does not matter to Korean. Korean people eating plentiful Kimchi can intake a lactic acid without drinking the lactic acid beverage. Also, it is known that the vegetables such as cabbage, Kimchi's main material prevents large intestine cancer, and the garlic, essential seasoning prevents stomach cancer.
And, the protein, which is insufficient in the grain including a rice can be supplemented from an amino acid contained in the animal Jotgal(fish preserved with salt). When the Kimchi becomes ripe, the protein in the Jotgal is decomposed into an amino acid. It helps the absorption of vitamin B12(Thiamin) which is easy to be insufficient in case the rice is the stable food.
The fibrous cell abundant in the vegetables is indigested from Kimchi, therefore it prevents the constipation and restrain the inflammation of the intestines and colonitis. Ripe Kimchi is lactic acid fermentative food producing organic acid, alcohol and ester, therefore it improves the appetite.