the cultured Collective

kimchi

Barcode 5065010242036

No — kimchi is not ultra-processed.

All ingredients are basic foods (vegetables, spices, salt, sugar, rice flour, miso) or traditional fermented components. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, or artificial flavorings, so this kimchi is not ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

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

water

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

mooli
OK

spring onion

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

carrot

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

onion

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

chili flakes

Crushed dried chili peppers used to add heat and flavor to dishes; a common spice.
OK

white miso paste (water, soybeans, rice, salt)
OK

garlic

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

sea salt

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

ginger

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

sugar

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

glutinous rice flour for allergens see ingredients listed in bold use by: see side of jar î gluten free * vegan nutritional info per 100g 161kj/

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Common questions about kimchi

Is kimchi ultra-processed?

No — kimchi by the cultured Collective is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All ingredients are basic foods (vegetables, spices, salt, sugar, rice flour, miso) or traditional fermented components. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, or artificial flavorings, so this kimchi 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.