Jungbak

Triangular Gimbap

Triangular Gimbap(삼각김밥)

Triangular Gimbap

Triangular Gimbap

It is a kind of Gimbap, made from steamed white rice (bap) and various other ingredients 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. The price range is from 700 won to 900 won.

History

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. Triangular Gimbap was introduced to Korea during 1990's. In 1991, Seven-eleven began to sell it, and then Family Mart and GS25 followed it. Nowadays, there are various flavors and types of Triangular Gimbap. Tuna with mayonnaise, Jeonju bibimbap, bulgogi, spicy tuna, cheese spicy chicken, and so on.

Flaws

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. 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.