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Jongga Naturally Fermented Kimchi
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Jongga Naturally Fermented Kimchi

42.3 oz (1.2 kg)

Good out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Ultra-processed
  • High in salt
  • Contains sugar alcohols
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Why it scores 75

Jongga Naturally Fermented Kimchi scores 75 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
  2. Salt 1.8 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
  3. Sorbitol: Large amounts can have a laxative effect; the EU requires a label statement above 10% added polyols and the US for some polyols above set intakes. Regulatory

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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The Receipt

Naturally Fermented Kimchi

START100

Ingredients

  • Sorbitol
    Regulatory Large amounts can have a laxative effect; the EU requires a label statement above 10% added polyols and the US for some polyols above set intakes. [1][2]
subtotal−2.5

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4)
    Strong Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. [3]
subtotal−18

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 1.8 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [4]
subtotal−5
TOTAL 75Good

100 − 25.5 = 74.5 → 75

Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]

GTIN 00887267000017 · 2025-04-09

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy54 kcal
Fat0 g
Carbohydrates7.1 g
Protein3.6 g
Salt1.8 g

Serving: 1 serving (28 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

NAPA CABBAGE, RADISH, RICE PASTE (RICE POWDER, WATER), SALT, RED PEPPER POWDER, GARLIC, KELP BASE SAUCE(KELP EXTRACT, SORBITOL), CHIVES, KOREAN LEEK, FERMENTED ANCHOVY SAUCE (ANCHOVY, SALT), ONION, FERMENTED SHRIMP SAUCE (SHRIMP, SALT), LACTIC ACID BACTERIA, GINGER CONTAINS FISH(ANCHOVY), SHRIMP

Allergens and diets

Contains: Fish, Crustaceans

  • Not vegan
  • Not vegetarian
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

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Sources

  1. Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex III point 2.4 (foods with more than 10 % added polyols)

    European Union (Official Journal) · Oct 25, 2011 · Law

    “‘excessive consumption may produce laxative effects’.”

    eur-lex.europa.eu

  2. 21 CFR 184.1835 Sorbitol

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Nov 22, 2016 · Law

    ““Excess consumption may have a laxative effect.””

    ecfr.gov

  3. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  4. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”

    who.int

  5. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk

  6. Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses

    BMJ · Feb 28, 2024 · Peer-reviewed

    “Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”

    doi.org

  7. Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake

    Cell Metabolism · July 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  8. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov