FAQ

What are the life-cycles of Sempio’s products?

Soy Sauce is good for two years while noodle broth with soy sauce base is good for eighteen months. Sparerib Sauce and Bulgogi Sauce are good for one year. To preserver the traditional flavor of Soy Sauce, store it in the refrigerator after opening. The life-cyles for Soybean Paste, Red Pepper Paste and Seasoned Soybean Paste are eighteen months. Corn Tea, Barley Tea and Senna Tea have a life-cycle of eighteen months as well, while Brown Rice Green Tea and Solomon’s Seal Tea are good for two years.

What is “refined salt”?

Refined salt is produced by soaking sun-dried or processed salt in water and after passing through filtration, this is boiled at 100-200 degrees. The filtration process eliminates numerous impurities and reduces the brine content, making the resulting refined salt ideal for soups and stews.

Are the Barley and Corn teabags safe?

Yes, perfectly safe. They are subjected to testing and inspection each year for guaranteed safety.

What are the benefits of barley tea?

In Oriental medicine, barley tea has long been used to improve digestion and urinary functions and it’s also good for stomachaches and diarrhea.

Is the metallic line on the teabags of Brown Rice Green Tea and Solomon’s Seal Tea safe?

The lines are safe aluminum lines used for food products and not metal staples. Think of it as the same as using stainless steel drinking cups or soup spoons.

What is the yellow liquid in the canned mackerel?

The yellow oil is fat from the mackerel. The higher quality and fresher the fish, the more fat, and there has to be a certain amount to guarantee a truly delicious fish taste.

What are the liquids contained in canned products, and are they safe to eat?

They’re perfectly safe to eat. The liquids contain a variety of animo acids from the water soluble contents. The liquids all add to the flavor of the food you’re preparing and provide additional nourishment.

Why do canned goods always seem to taste better after a few months?

Depending on the canned contents and conditions, canned goods can become fully matured in 3-6 months. In this maturing process, seasonings and ingredients interact to develop a deeper, richer taste, and this takes time for a really delicious product.

Why do white peaches have purplish coloring in part?

The areas around peach cores contain 안토시아닌게 pigments including red acid, purple alkaline, etc., and in the process of canning, the unstable pigments react, producing color alteration.

Why is it that canned goods seem to have a longer life-cycle?

The ingredients in canned goods are dried, sealed, disinfected and frozen to produce completely safe-to-eat products, and therefore can be stored for at least 3-5 years without the use of preservatives. Thus there are no problems related to food poisoning or use of additives.