Mrs Elswood

Classic Kimchi

Barcode 5000409000194

No — Classic Kimchi is not ultra-processed.

All ingredients are basic foods or traditional condiments (vegetables, spices, sugar, salt, soy sauce, wheat flour). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or other markers of ultra-processing per NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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napa cabbage

Napa cabbage is a mild-flavored, pale-green leafy vegetable with crinkled leaves, commonly used in East Asian cuisine for stir-fries, soups, and pickles.
OK

white radish
OK

carrot

A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
OK

garlic

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

gochugaru red chilli pepper flakes
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

soy sauce

Fermented liquid condiment made from soybeans, roasted wheat, water, and salt; used to add savory umami and saltiness.
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

ginger

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

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Common questions about Classic Kimchi

Is Classic Kimchi ultra-processed?

No — Classic Kimchi by Mrs Elswood is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All ingredients are basic foods or traditional condiments (vegetables, spices, sugar, salt, soy sauce, wheat flour). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or other markers of ultra-processing per NOVA.

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.