Kimchi refrigerators have become one of the most sought-after home appliances in Korea, as they help preserve kimchi at lower temperatures while aiding fermentation processes.
These refrigerators offer consistent temperature settings and increased humidity levels to replicate the conditions under which people traditionally bury large jars of kimchi in the ground for fermentation, making it the ideal storage system for fermented food of all sorts.
Temperature & Moisture Control System
Kimchi requires different fermentation processes, with temperature, humidity, and other elements such as salinity having an impactful on its flavor. A refrigerator designed specifically to house kimchi is best equipped to maintain stable temperatures while simultaneously controlling moisture levels for maximum flavor retention.
Refrigerators designed specifically to store kimchi are increasingly common in Korea and can be purchased at appliance stores. These specialty fridges come in various sizes to fit individual needs and budgets and feature multiple compartments to store long-term fermented batches or ferment fresh kimchi; some even boast special modes that speed up fermentation by increasing lactic acid bacteria levels.
To assess the efficiency of various kimchi refrigerators, the Korea Consumer Agency conducted extensive tests with four standing models with 300-liter storage capacities from Samsung Electronics’ Zipel Asak and LG Electronics’ Dios as well as Dongbu Daewoo Electronics’ Klasse and Winia Mando’s Dimchae refrigerators from Dongbu Daewoo Electronics; most models left only 40 percent of their storage capacity available to store kimchi containers.
Cooling System
Kimchi refrigerators are specially designed to store fermented vegetables such as kimchi in order to preserve its taste and preserve freshness for up to four months or longer. Their low temperatures ensure flavor preservation while helping ensure freshness isn’t lost during storage.
LG has created their most energy efficient kimchi refrigerator yet with their LRKNS1400V model that features precise temperature control with seven temperature sensors in each interior compartment and an energy saving cooling system that only activates when needed to reduce utility bills and operating costs.
The chest Dimchae kimchi fridge offers multiple settings to help effectively ferment and preserve kimchi. With dual action temperature controls and several setting options that help store it at its optimal taste and texture. Plus, this Energy Star certified fridge helps lower energy usage costs for reduced utility bills! Its compact design also makes installation simple.
Fermentation Mode
Kimchi, a fermented side dish composed of cabbage, salt and hot peppers is consumed regularly by Koreans and has been eaten year-round since before the development of refrigerators. Now that Korean electronics firms have started offering dedicated fridges specifically dedicated to keeping kimchi fresh for consumption purposes. Consumers can store it separately from other food to prevent spoilage while maintaining its flavor profile.
Refrigerators designed specifically for kimchi are unique because they offer different temperature settings and fermentation modes, keeping temperatures consistent for efficient fermentation and long-term preservation.
Top brands have incorporated new technologies to boost lactic acid bacteria levels for optimal health and freshness, such as LG Electronics Inc’s upgrade of their Kimchi refrigerator using cooling technology that boosts lactic acid bacteria count by up to 57 times more compared to standard refrigeration – going on sale this month with their Dios Kimchi Toktok refrigerators.
Defroster Function
Making homemade kimchi at home requires an extended fermentation process. A dedicated fridge can help ease this burden – specially built and tested to optimize both quality and life of kimchi production. By having consistent temperature controls and fermentation settings that ensure delicious results over an extended period of time.
Kimchi refrigerators are designed to replicate the traditional Korean method of underground food storage, where jars were kept cooler and avoided humidity. Kimchi fridges feature special compartments designed to preserve or accelerate ripening time as well as UV lights and odor-eliminating filters – perfect for keeping kimchi fresh for months at a time!
Refrigerators like these are popular in South Korea for both storing and fermenting kimchi. Other uses for them include cheese storage, pickle storage, yogurt storage and sauerkraut fermentation. Some models even feature an enhanced fermentation mode known as Kimchi+ to boost Leuconostoc and Lactobacillus production for increased fermentation efficiency.