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Nongshim Gochujang Flavor Shrimp Crackers

Nongshim Gochujang Flavor Shrimp Crackers

Nongshim

35%

Below-average product

We recommend looking for a healthier alternative.

✓ High data reliability (3 sources)
Description
Crispy, crunchy fry-shaped crackers with delicate waves for extra crispness. Made with real shrimp for a light, salty taste and a refreshing ocean flavor in every bite, with a spicy hint of Korean gochujang paste.
Ingredients
ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), RICE BRAN OIL, CORN STARCH, GROUND SHRIMP, PALM OIL, SUGAR, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, RED PEPPER PASTE† (WHEAT, SALT, RED PEPPER, WHEAT GRAINS, SOY, CORN SYRUP, GARLIC, ONION), CONTAINS LESS THAN 2%: ANCHOVY EXTRACT†, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BLACK PEPPER†, CITRIC ACID, CREAM, DEFATTED SOY FLOUR, DEXTROSE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM SUCCINATE, GARLIC†, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, LACTOSE, MALTODEXTRIN, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, NATURAL FLAVOR, ONION†, RED PEPPER†, SALT, SESAME OIL, SHRIMP EXTRACT†, SOY SAUCE (SOY, WHEAT, SALT), SPICY SEASONING OIL (RICE BRAN OIL, RED PEPPER, SHRIMP, PAPRIKA COLORS, CITRIC ACID, CHILLI EXTRACT), TOCOPHEROLS (ANTIOXIDANT), YEAST EXTRACT. †POWDERED.
Nutritional values

per 100g

Energy187 kcal kcal
Fat8 g
of which saturated2.7 g
Carbohydrates25.3 g
of which sugars4 g
Fiber1.3 g
Protein2.7 g
Salt0.9 g
Nutritional rating
A
B
C
D
E

Average nutritional quality

✓ Positives

Low sugar content (4 g)

✗ Negatives

Moderate saturated fat content (2.7 g) · Moderate salt content (0.9 g) · Low fiber content (1.3 g) · Low protein content (2.7 g)

Degree of processing
1
2
3
4

Ultra-processed food

We recommend significantly limiting consumption. Contains industrially processed ingredients.

Additives
1

Safe additives

● Safe● Acceptable● Controversial● Problematic
E101Riboflavin (B2)
Colorant · Safe
●

Contains only safe or commonly acceptable additives.

Allergens
7

Medium allergen risk

●wheatRisk for celiacs
●shrimpAllergen
●sesameLess common allergen
●anchoviesAllergen
●soyCommon allergen
●milkCommon intolerance
● None● Low● Medium● High

Contains several common allergens. Caution for sensitive individuals.

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
Obsahuje palmový olej
ExcellentGoodAverageLowVery low
Pesticide load
1
2
3
4
5
🔴

Very high risk

EWG Dirty Dozen — among the most contaminated foods

📋

EWG Dirty Dozen

This ingredient is among the most pesticide-laden foods according to EWG

Detected ingredients

#3Paprika
Cibule
Česnek
Kukuřice
Pšenice
Rýže
Sója

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
⚗️

Heavy metals

Categorical risk according to FDA / EFSA

Medium

PbOlovo
CdKadmium
AsArsen

Krevety

PbCd

Low

Rýže

AsCd

Medium

Chilli

Pb

Low

🧬

Microplastics

Categorical risk according to EFSA / Pew Research

High

Krevety

Korýši filtrují vodu a akumulují mikroplasty

High

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

Contains animal ingredients

✗ NE

Vegan

Contains animal products

✗ NE

Gluten-free

Contains gluten

✗ NE

Lactose-free

Contains dairy ingredients

✗ NE

Keto

Carbohydrates 25.3 g / 100 g (max 5 g)

✗ NE

Low-carb

Carbohydrates 25.3 g / 100 g (max 15 g)

✗ NE

High-protein

Protein 2.7 g / 100 g (min 20 g)

✗ NE
Country of origin
🌍

South Korea

Foreign product

Additional information

The product is a spicy version of Nongshim's classic shrimp crackers, flavored with gochujang, a traditional Korean red chili paste.

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

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