Vadasz

Raw kimchi

Barcode 5010292961182

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No — Raw kimchi is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! Made with simple, minimally processed ingredients.

Kimchi is not ultra-processed. It consists of vegetables, salt, and spices, which are minimally processed traditional ingredients, with no industrial formulations or additives that would indicate NOVA ultra-processing.

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.
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carrots

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

A fresh allium with a mild onion flavor, used as a garnish or in dishes.
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sea salt

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

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
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ginger

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

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

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Common questions about Raw kimchi

Is Raw kimchi ultra-processed?

No — Raw kimchi by Vadasz is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Kimchi is not ultra-processed. It consists of vegetables, salt, and spices, which are minimally processed traditional ingredients, with no industrial formulations or additives that would indicate NOVA ultra-processing.

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.