Yes — Shin Kimchi is ultra-processed.
The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives according to NOVA, including palm oil (a highly refined oil), maltodextrin and glucose (industrially processed sugars), flavour enhancers (E621, E627, E631), emulsifier E322, multiple acidity regulators (E501, E500, E339, E330), colourings (E101, E150c), antioxidant (E306), and other extracted additives such as hydrolyzed vegetable protein and yeast extract. The presence of these industrial formulations classifies the product as ultra-processed (UPF).
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Yes — Shin Kimchi by Nongshim is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives according to NOVA, including palm oil (a highly refined oil), maltodextrin and glucose (industrially processed sugars), flavour enhancers (E621, E627, E631), emulsifier E322, multiple acidity regulators (E501, E500, E339, E330), colourings (E101, E150c), antioxidant (E306), and other extracted additives such as hydrolyzed vegetable protein and yeast extract. The presence of these industrial formulations classifies the product as ultra-processed (UPF).
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.
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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.