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Gochujang Korean Hot Pepper Paste

Gochujang Korean Hot Pepper Paste

Ajumma Republic

30%

Poor product

We recommend significantly limiting consumption.

✓ High data reliability (4 sources)
Description
Traditional Korean hot pepper paste with dried red chili peppers. Without preservatives, artificial colors, and monosodium glutamate (MSG). It has a rich umami flavor with a hint of sweetness and spiciness, making it suitable for seasoning fried dishes, marinades, sauces, soups, and stews.
Ingredients
Starch syrup, wheat flour, water, red pepper powder (10%), salt, polished wheat, ethyl alcohol, garlic, hydrolyzed vegetable protein (wheat), onion.
Nutritional values

per 100g

Energy227 kcal kcal
Fat2.78 g
of which saturated0.63 g
Carbohydrates44.2 g
of which sugars22.9 g
Fiber0 g
Protein6.43 g
Salt6.7 g
Nutritional rating
A
B
C
D
E

Lower nutritional quality

✓ Positives

Low saturated fat content (0.63 g)

✗ Negatives

High sugar content (22.9 g) · High salt content (6.7 g) · Low fiber content (0 g) · Low protein content (6.43 g)

Degree of processing
1
2
3
4

Ultra-processed food

We recommend significantly limiting consumption. Contains industrially processed ingredients.

Additives
0

No additives

● Safe● Acceptable● Controversial● Problematic

The product contains no recognized additives (E-numbers).

Allergens
2

Mild allergen risk

●glutenRisk for celiacs
● None● Low● Medium● High

Contains common allergens. Pay attention if you have allergies.

Organic production
Without organic certification

Conventional product

The product does not originate from certified organic production.

NO BIO CERTIFICATION
Sustainability
15
5
Very low sustainability
Vysoký stupeň průmyslového zpracování
ExcellentGoodAverageLowVery low
Pesticide load
1
2
3
4
5
🍃

Low risk

Low residual pesticide levels

Detected ingredients

Cibule
Česnek
Pšenice

The rating is based on the EWG Dirty Dozen methodology and EFSA data on pesticide residues. It does not replace laboratory analysis of a specific product.

Contaminants
🧬

Microplastics

Categorical risk according to EFSA / Pew Research

Medium

Sůl

Sůl může obsahovat mikroplasty

Medium

The rating is based on categorical data from FDA, EFSA, and WHO. The actual level of contaminants depends on the origin of the raw material and the production process and may vary significantly.

Diet suitability

Vegetarian

Does not contain meat or fish

✓ ANO

Vegan

No animal products

✓ ANO

Lactose-free

Does not contain milk or lactose

✓ ANO

Gluten-free

Contains gluten

✗ NE

Keto

Carbohydrates 44.2 g / 100 g (max 5 g)

✗ NE

Low-carb

Carbohydrates 44.2 g / 100 g (max 15 g)

✗ NE

High-protein

Protein 6.43 g / 100 g (min 20 g)

✗ NE
Country of origin
🌍

South Korea

Foreign product

Rating generated automatically based on available data.
Does not replace professional nutritional advice.

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