yutaka

Korean Kimchi

Barcode 5014276701504

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No — Korean Kimchi is not ultra-processed.

This kimchi contains only vegetables, spices, salt, and water, with no industrial additives, refined industrial sweeteners, artificial flavorings, or emulsifiers, so it is not ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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cabbage (79%)
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water

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

radish

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

garlic

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

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

red chilli pepper powder
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salt

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

carrot

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

ginger

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

Common questions about Korean Kimchi

Is Korean Kimchi ultra-processed?

No — Korean Kimchi by yutaka is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This kimchi contains only vegetables, spices, salt, and water, with no industrial additives, refined industrial sweeteners, artificial flavorings, or emulsifiers, so it is not ultra-processed according to 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?

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.