M&S Food

Fermented Classic Kimchi (Chilli & Garlic)

Barcode 29465064

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No — Fermented Classic Kimchi (Chilli & Garlic) is not ultra-processed.

This kimchi is made only from vegetables (napa cabbage, radish, carrots, onions), natural seasonings (garlic, ginger, fresh red chillies, salt), traditional fermented condiments (tamari soy sauce and miso made from water, soybeans, rice and salt), and seaweed (kombu). These are all minimally processed or traditionally fermented ingredients without industrial additives, refined industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, or artificial flavorings, so it is not ultra-processed under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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napa cabbage

A mild, leafy Chinese cabbage with pale green leaves and a tender, crisp texture often used in kimchi, salads, and stir-fries.
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radish

A small or medium root vegetable with crisp white flesh and peppery flavor, used raw in salads, pickles, and cooked dishes.
OK

carrots

Root vegetable with orange, sweet-tles; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to soups and stews.
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

red chillies

Chili peppers used whole or dried to add heat and flavor to dishes.
OK

tamari soy sauce

A fermented soy sauce variant (tamari) typically used as a seasoning; made from soybeans with water, salt, and vinegar in some formulations.
OK

miso

A traditional fermented soybean paste (fermented with salt and koji) used as a base for soups and sauces; often includes grains like rice.
OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

dried kombu seaweed

Dried kelp (kombu) used to make dashi stock and add umami; a simple, whole-seaweed ingredient.

Common questions about Fermented Classic Kimchi (Chilli & Garlic)

Is Fermented Classic Kimchi (Chilli & Garlic) ultra-processed?

No — Fermented Classic Kimchi (Chilli & Garlic) by M&S Food is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This kimchi is made only from vegetables (napa cabbage, radish, carrots, onions), natural seasonings (garlic, ginger, fresh red chillies, salt), traditional fermented condiments (tamari soy sauce and miso made from water, soybeans, rice and salt), and seaweed (kombu). These are all minimally processed or traditionally fermented ingredients without industrial additives, refined industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, or artificial flavorings, so it is not ultra-processed under the NOVA classification.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.