Loving Foods

Femented Kimchi

Barcode 8944596459243

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No — Femented Kimchi is not ultra-processed.

All listed ingredients (cabbage, carrots, radish, onion, chilli, ginger, garlic, cayenne pepper, celtic sea salt) are basic whole foods or simple culinary ingredients with no industrial additives, refined syrups, or processing aids characteristic of ultra-processed foods. Traditional fermentation does not make it ultra-processed in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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cabbage

A fresh cruciferous vegetable, typically used raw in salads or cooked as a side dish; nutrient-rich and minimally processed.
OK

carrots

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

radish

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

onion

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

chilli

Chilli (chili pepper) is a pungent fruit used to add heat and spice to dishes. It is a natural plant product and widely used as a basic food ingredient.
OK

ginger

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

garlic

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

cayenne pepper

Dried and ground hot chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) known for its fiery heat, used to add pungency and warmth to dishes.
OK

celtic sea salt

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Common questions about Femented Kimchi

Is Femented Kimchi ultra-processed?

No — Femented Kimchi by Loving Foods is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All listed ingredients (cabbage, carrots, radish, onion, chilli, ginger, garlic, cayenne pepper, celtic sea salt) are basic whole foods or simple culinary ingredients with no industrial additives, refined syrups, or processing aids characteristic of ultra-processed foods. Traditional fermentation does not make it ultra-processed in the NOVA system.

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.