Kimchi is a popular Korean snack made from Chinese cabbage and other vegetables. For several centuries, kimchi has been considered the standard of dietary nutrition. The original recipe includes fermentation, i.e. In the finished dish, lactobacilli multiply, which convert sugar into lactic acid, due to which kimchi is preserved. Interestingly, several centuries ago, clay pots containing kimchi were buried in the ground. The dish has a pleasant sourness with hints of a spicy aftertaste.