CASE FILE: Tangy Affairs

Artisan kimchi in a Jar WANTED FOR FLAVOUR CRIMES

Handcrafted in North London.
Alive, crunchy, and suspected of causing repeat offences.
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✦ Untamed. Unpasteurized. Authorities warn she's no ordinary ferment — The Ferment Daily ✦ Allergen Plot Twist: Fish Sauce Revealed in Court Documents. — The Brine Times ✦ Handcrafted in small, dramatic batches - this one is making headlines. — Pickle Press ✦ One bite led to a series of questionable decisions. No regrets have been recorded. — The Affair Journal ✦ Naturally Fermented and Notoriously Unstable, say experts. — The cultured Chronicles ✦ Witnesses report crunch. Then silence. — The Cultured Observer ✦ Garlic, chilli, and mooli are reportedly involved. None available for comment. — The Brine Bureau ✦ Described as “layered, tangy, and emotionally charged,” this ferment continues to divide opinion.— — The Flavour Tribune
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CASE FILE #001

The Mild Suspect

Mild Suspect - Mild Heat Unpasteurised Kimchi
Mild KIMCHI - 250ML

Starring: Kim Chi

Handcrafted with napa cabbage, gochugaru, garlic, ginger and fish sauce. Unpasteurised. Alive. Every batch fermented with intention and a hint of mischief.

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EVIDENCE

London's Most Wanted Kimchi

The Fermentation

Unpasteurised. Naturally fermented at a controlled temperature

The Ingredients

Real vegetables. Gluten-free. No added sugar. No witnesses

The Flavour

Tangy. Crunchy. Deep umami. Mild heat that sneaks up on you.

Ways The Affair Begins

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What to eat kimchi with — kimchi on a cracker with cheese and figs, handmade in London by Tangy Affairs

The First Encounter

A sharp, unexpected hit of tang. Bright, complex, impossible to ignore.

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Witness testimony.

I'm hooked and probably an addict now

— Suspect L., London

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I bought one jar 'just to try'. Three jars later, I've rearranged my fridge to make room. I regret nothing.

— Suspect A., East London

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Kimchi was gone by the time I picked up my son from school

— Suspect J.G, South London

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The most wanted kimchi in town

— Suspect M.S., London

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I'm hooked and probably an addict now

— Suspect L., London

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Authentic kimchi in a jar — small-batch unpasteurised kimchi handmade in North London by Tangy Affairs

Tangy Affairs is a small-batch fermented foods brand from North London, built around bold flavour and a strong point of view. Fermentation, reimagined beyond the wellness aisle.

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What do you eat kimchi with — founder Leonora serving authentic kimchi on a charcuterie board, handmade in London
Small-batch kimchi in a jar made in London — Tangy Affairs founder Leonora with authentic unpasteurised kimchi
What do you eat with kimchi — kimchi on a cheese board with crackers, figs and grapes, handmade in North London
What do you eat with kimchi — kimchi on a cheese board with crackers, figs and grapes, handmade in North London
Small-batch kimchi in a jar made in London — Tangy Affairs founder Leonora with authentic unpasteurised kimchi
What do you eat kimchi with — founder Leonora serving authentic kimchi on a charcuterie board, handmade in London
Small-batch kimchi in a jar made in London — Tangy Affairs founder Leonora with authentic unpasteurised kimchi
What do you eat with kimchi — kimchi on a cheese board with crackers, figs and grapes, handmade in North London
What do you eat with kimchi — kimchi on a cheese board with crackers, figs and grapes, handmade in North London
Small-batch kimchi in a jar made in London — Tangy Affairs founder Leonora with authentic unpasteurised kimchi
What do you eat kimchi with — founder Leonora serving authentic kimchi on a charcuterie board, handmade in London
Small-batch kimchi in a jar made in London — Tangy Affairs founder Leonora with authentic unpasteurised kimchi
What do you eat with kimchi — kimchi on a cheese board with crackers, figs and grapes, handmade in North London
What do you eat with kimchi — kimchi on a cheese board with crackers, figs and grapes, handmade in North London
Small-batch kimchi in a jar made in London — Tangy Affairs founder Leonora with authentic unpasteurised kimchi

Our Story

The Tangy Affairs

Behind The Crime Scene

Tangy Affairs began with a frustration I couldn’t ignore. For something as bold and full of character as fermented food, so much of what I tried simply didn’t live up to my high standards. It often felt like something you were meant to eat, rather than something you actually crave. So I went on a mission...

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Handcrafted With Reckless Dedication
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Artisan kimchi in a jar London — Tangy Affairs founder Leonora, female-founded small-batch kimchi brand North London5
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Questions from the Investigation

I’ve never had kimchi before — is this a good place to start?

Yes. This is designed to be approachable — balanced, bright, and with a little spicy kick at the end. A good introduction, but still interesting enough to come back to.

But what if I don't like kimchi?

Even those who say they don’t like kimchi find Mild Suspect different — layered, deeply satisfying, with a clean umami finish. More than a few sceptics have been converted.

Is kimchi healthy

Kimchi is naturally fermented and contains live cultures often linked to gut health, digestion, immune function, and supporting a balanced inflammatory response. But Mild Suspect is also about being delicious - what a combo!

What do you eat kimchi with?

The classics first: rice bowls, eggs, noodles, sourdough toast, fried chicken, cheese boards. She plays well with others. Always has. She's generous like that.

But then — pizza, burgers, pasta, tacos, grilled cheese toasties, mac and cheese, scrambled eggs on a croissant. The list keeps going because she has absolutely no boundaries and zero apologies about it. Start simple. End somewhere nobody expected. That's the Tangy Affairs way.

Is your kimchi actually spicy?

Mild Suspect Kimchi is mild in heat, bold in personality. Even children find it delicious! Who would have known?

Does kimchi go bad

Short answer? Yes.
But if your kimchi has survived long enough to “go bad,” I'm honestly impressed.

Kimchi is a living, fermented food, which means it naturally changes over time. At first, it’s fresh, crunchy, and flirtatiously tangy. Later? It gets deeper, funkier, sassier, and ready to star in a grilled cheese, fried rice, or, if bold enough, in a Korean kimchi stew scandal.

Shelf-life testing showed that, when kept properly refrigerated and handled with clean utensils, it should stay safe to enjoy for up to 6 months.

Keep it refrigerated and always use clean utensils. If you ever spot fuzzy mould, a truly foul smell, or anything suspicious-looking, it’s time to end the affair.