Press Release

- Contains just 2g of sugar per 100g, meeting low-sugar standards; made with Korean ginger and green plums to reduce unwanted odors and enhance umami

- Expands low-sugar product portfolio beyond sauces and dressings into essential cooking seasonings

Dongwon Home Food (CEO Jung Moon-mok) announced on October 15 the launch of "Low-Sugar Cooking Wine," a new product under its low-sugar and low-calorie specialty brand, VIVID KITCHEN.

VIVID KITCHEN Low-Sugar Cooking Wine is made with liquid allulose instead of sugar, reducing its sugar content to just 2g per 100g. The product meets Korea's low-sugar labeling standard of less than 5g of sugar per 100g, allowing consumers to use it while managing their sugar intake. Made with Korean ginger and green plums, it delivers a mild, delicate flavor while helping reduce unwanted odors from meat and fish and enhancing the umami of dishes.

Dongwon Home Food developed the new product in response to the significant amount of sugar found in everyday cooking seasonings. As more consumers pay closer attention to the ingredients they use to maintain a healthy diet, the company aims to provide lower-sugar alternatives even for essential cooking ingredients. Building on the strong consumer response to its low-sugar cooking sauces, including Low-Sugar Oyster Sauce, Dongwon Home Food has introduced a low-sugar version of cooking wine, a versatile ingredient widely used in everyday cooking.

A Dongwon Home Food spokesperson said, "Following our low-sugar sauces and dressings, we have expanded our portfolio to include cooking wine, an essential ingredient in everyday cooking, making it easier for consumers to manage their sugar intake." The spokesperson added, "We will continue to introduce a variety of products that preserve the authentic flavors and enjoyment of Korean cuisine while reducing the burden of sugar consumption, contributing to a healthier food culture."

VIVID KITCHEN Low-Sugar Cooking Wine is available through major online shopping platforms, including the brand's official Naver Brand Store.

Meanwhile, VIVID KITCHEN is Dongwon Home Food's brand dedicated to healthier eating, established in 2020 with the launch of Korea's first low-calorie sauce. The brand currently offers a diverse portfolio of approximately 55 products, primarily low-sugar and low-calorie sauces that deliver the familiar taste of conventional sauces with reduced sugar and calorie content.

VIVID KITCHEN has ranked No. 1 in market share in Korea's low-sugar and low-calorie sauce market for three consecutive years (January 2023–December 2025, excluding ketchup and mayonnaise, according to Kantar Korea). Recently, the brand has continued to expand its product lineup into Korean cooking sauces, convenient meal solutions, and other categories.