This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Haechandle Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2009.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2009
Title: Seung Jin Lee and Reduced-Hotness Gochujang Innovation.
Introduction
Seung Jin Lee is an inventor associated with Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea, and Haechandle Co., Ltd. His work includes a method for producing koji used in gochujang with reduced hotness while preserving the traditional paste’s characteristic color.
Latest Patents
Lee is listed as an inventor on 1 patent: “Method for Producing Koji of Hot Pepper Paste (Gochujang) with Reduced Hotness, Koji Produced by the Method, and Hot Pepper Paste Prepared from the Koji.”
The patented method adds a koji fungus to the starting material and introduces measured amounts of hot peppers during cultivation. Enzymes secreted by the fungus help reduce capsaicin and/or dihydrocapsaicin content. The approach aims to lower the paste’s hotness while maintaining its traditional color, enabling products suited to varied consumer preferences.
Career Highlights
Lee’s listed patent connects food-processing innovation with the production of traditional Korean fermented paste. The invention focuses on adjusting pungency through the koji cultivation process.
Collaborations
The patent’s other named inventors include Yeong Il Chang and Min Su Han. Lee is associated with Haechandle Co., Ltd.
Conclusion
Seung Jin Lee’s patent describes a koji-based method for producing less-hot gochujang while retaining its characteristic color and supporting a wider range of product preferences.
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