O’Long Black Bean Soy Sauce — Thick (秋菊黑豆蔭油膏) — 400ml

The concentrated, thick-paste version of O’Long’s classic Qiuju black bean soy sauce. Where the Regular (清) is fluid and clean, the Thick (膏) is dense, rich, and coating — designed for dishes where you want the sauce to cling, penetrate, and build deep color. The go-to for red-braising, heavy marinades, basting, and any application where maximum soy depth and color are the goal. Same 120-day sun fermentation, same 100% non-GMO black soybeans, same no-additives commitment — just concentrated. Gluten-free. 400ml.

Product Details

• Volume: 400ml (13.5 fl oz)
• Country of Origin: Taiwan
• Brand: O’Long (黑龍) — San Ying Foods Co., Ltd., Chiayi, Taiwan
• Grade: 秋菊 (Qiuju / Autumn Chrysanthemum) — O’Long’s standard everyday grade
• Style: 膏 (Thick/Paste) — concentrated, dense consistency that coats and clings
• Main ingredient: 100% non-GMO black soybeans
• Fermentation: 120-day natural sun fermentation
• Additives: No preservatives, no MSG, no saccharin, no artificial pigments
• Gluten-free: Yes — contains no wheat

Thick (膏) vs. Regular (清) — Which to Choose?

• 🥢 Thick 膏 (this product): Concentrated paste consistency — coats, clings, and penetrates. Best for red-braising, heavy marinades, basting, and slow-cooked dishes where you want maximum color and depth
• 🥢 Regular 清 (also available): Fluid consistency — best for stir-frying, dipping, soups, and lighter applications where you want soy flavor without heavy body
• 💡 Rule of thumb: Thick for the braise and the marinade; Regular for the wok and the table

Suggested Uses

• 🍲 Red-braising: The thick consistency coats meat evenly and builds the deep mahogany color essential for braised pork belly, lu rou fan (braised pork rice), and three-cup chicken
• 🥩 Marinades: Penetrates deeply into pork, beef, and chicken — ideal for overnight marinades before grilling, roasting, or slow-cooking
• 🍖 Basting: Brush onto meats during roasting or grilling for a rich, lacquered finish
• 🍳 Stir-frying: A small amount adds intense color and umami — use sparingly as it’s more concentrated than the Regular version
• 🥟 Dipping: Can be used as a dipping sauce — for a lighter, more fluid dipping experience, the Regular version is easier to work with

About O’Long (黑龍)

O’Long has been pure-brewing black bean soy sauce in Chiayi, Taiwan since 1944 — three generations of family ownership, 120 days of sun fermentation, and an unwavering no-additives commitment. The first Taiwanese soy sauce manufacturer to achieve HACCP, ISO 22000, and FSSC 22000 international quality certification. A trusted household brand in Taiwan for over 80 years, now available internationally.

No preservatives, no MSG, no saccharin, no artificial pigments. Gluten-free. Please check the actual package for full ingredient and allergen information before consuming.