Sun Hee

Kimchi

Barcode 5020580021085

Scanned 43 times by Nomi users

Yes — Kimchi is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains barley malt syrup, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer and is considered a UPF ingredient according to the NOVA-style criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

chinese cabbage (58%)
OK

water

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

carrots

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

green radish
OK

spring onion

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

onion

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

red chilli pepper powder
OK

garlic

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

sugar

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

barley malt syrup

A syrup produced from barley malt; a sweet, viscous liquid used as a sweetener and flavoring in baking and cooking.

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Common questions about Kimchi

Is Kimchi ultra-processed?

Yes — Kimchi by Sun Hee is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains barley malt syrup, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer and is considered a UPF ingredient according to the NOVA-style criteria.

Which ingredients in Kimchi are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Kimchi as an ultra-processed marker: barley malt syrup. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.