Spicy Kimchi

Barcode 5012427308886

No — Spicy Kimchi is not ultra-processed.

This appears to be a traditionally fermented cabbage condiment. Ingredients are basic culinary items (cabbage, garlic, chili pepper powders, salt, fish sauce, sugar, water, ginger, wheat flour-based seasoning) without industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, colorings, or other cosmetic additives. Seasoning made from wheat flour and salt is still a simple, minimally processed ingredient. Under NOVA, this would be classified as a processed food rather than ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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cabbage (63%)
OK

garlic

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

chili pepper powder (23%)
OK

red chili

Small to medium hot peppers used to add heat and flavor; can be fresh, dried, or ground into chili powder.
OK

salt

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

fish sauce (anchovy fish, salt)
OK

sugar

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

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
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seasoning (wheat flour, salt)

Common questions about Spicy Kimchi

Is Spicy Kimchi ultra-processed?

No — Spicy Kimchi is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This appears to be a traditionally fermented cabbage condiment. Ingredients are basic culinary items (cabbage, garlic, chili pepper powders, salt, fish sauce, sugar, water, ginger, wheat flour-based seasoning) without industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, colorings, or other cosmetic additives. Seasoning made from wheat flour and salt is still a simple, minimally processed ingredient. Under NOVA, this would be classified as a processed food rather than ultra-processed.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.