
Product Insights
Kimchi is a plant‑based ready‑to‑eat side dish classified as a composite food and one‑dish meal, offering 92.9 % vegetables primarily Chinese cabbage and radish. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is placed in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its low fat (0.1 g), low sugar (1.4 g) and modest energy (31 kcal) per 100 g but also a relatively high salt level (2.6 g) and modest protein (2.1 g). The formulation is vegan, gluten‑free and free of preservatives, yet includes additives such as xanthan gum, yeast extract and lactic‑ferment cultures, which contribute to its processing level.
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Nutritional Values
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Comparative Analysis
Compared with average prepared meals, this kimchi contains far less fat, saturated fat, sugar and calories, while its salt is slightly below the typical 3.55 g/100 g but remains notable, and it provides considerably lower protein.
Ingredients
Chou chinois (78%) radis (12%), poudre de piment rouge (2,4%), sel, oignons, ail, sucre, extrait de levure, ferment lactiques, épaississant (gomme xanthiane)
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