Chapter 1
The ancient white origins
Chapter 2
The red pepper revolution
Chapter 3
The communal magic of gimjang
Chapter 4
The science and space frontier
YOUR GOAL
Master of The spicy secrets of Korean kimchi
Ch 4 · The science and space frontier
mankai A contemporary kimchi refrigerator with a glossy, reflective mirror-like surface.
BETA
mankai Sort cosmic ingredients to discover how kimchi evolved into Korea's most iconic dish.
Fun Fact
Space microbes: Normal kimchi was too alive with active bacteria for space, so scientists had to sterilize it with radiation before sending it to orbit.
Glossary
astronaut (noun)
A person who is trained to travel in a spacecraft. In 2008, South Korea's first astronaut, Yi So-yeon, brought a specially designed version of kimchi into space.
A person who is trained to travel in a spacecraft. In 2008, South Korea's first astronaut, Yi So-yeon, brought a specially designed version of kimchi into space.
Quiz
What is the name of the famous interactive kimchi museum located in Seoul, South Korea?
Quiz
In 2008, who became the first Korean astronaut to eat specially developed kimchi in space?
Quiz
What acid is produced during kimchi fermentation that gives it its signature sour, tangy taste?