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Triangular Gimbap[change | change source]

Triangular Gimbap(삼각김밥)[change | change source]

Triangular Gimbap
Triangular Gimbap

It is a kind of Gimbap, made from steamed white rice (bap) and various other ingredients[1] and wrapped by Gim(sheets of dried laver seaweed) in a triangle shape. The plastic wrapping is folded between the Gim and rice. People can make it by themselves but usually they purchase it at a convenience store. They tend to eat it to replace their meals. A refrigerator shelf life is within 1 day and lots of different convenience stores have various kinds of triangular gimbap[2]. The price range is from 700 won to 900 won.[3]


History[change | change source]

It was first began in Japan to make Triangular Gimbap. At first, the name was Onigiri. It was ball shaped and made to serve quick meals during war.[4] Triangular Gimbap was introduced to Korea during 1990's.[5] In 1991, Seven-eleven began to sell it, and then Family Mart and GS25 followed it.[6] Nowadays, there are various flavors and types of Triangular Gimbap. Tuna with mayonnaise, Jeonju bibimbap, bulgogi, spicy tuna, cheese spicy chicken, and so on.[7]


Flaws[change | change source]

Triangular Gimbap is very convenient and easy to replace meals. However, it has a few side effects that are harmful to people's health. The sum of natrium and fat, it contains, is almost near Daily Reference Value. And the nutrients it contains are 20~30% of daily reference value, a person needs to take a day. Also, synthetic preservative was found.[8] It was revealed that several food additives are added to it because the main resource, rice, is at least 2-3 years old and manufacturers added artificial flavor enhancer to remove rice smell and bleach to make the rice whiter.[9]

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimbap
  2. https://ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/%EC%82%BC%EA%B0%81%EA%B9%80%EB%B0%A5
  3. http://www.edaily.co.kr/news/NewsRead.edy?newsid=02269766596121328&SCD=DC14&DCD=A00204
  4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onigiri
  5. http://terms.naver.com/entry.nhn?docId=1354352&cid=40942&categoryId=32138
  6. https://ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/%EC%82%BC%EA%B0%81%EA%B9%80%EB%B0%A5
  7. http://gs25.gsretail.com/life/product/View.aspx?Idx=7&Category=2
  8. http://www.dailian.co.kr/news/view/387685
  9. http://culture.jtbc.joins.com/tastescandal