Gochujang Chilipaste
46
Nutrition Score
Poor

Gochujang Chilipaste

8801005000178
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
75
Hazard Score
Use with caution
50
Mirella Index
Everyday
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
Rice
Rice  ·  No known concerns
Staple cereal grain, boiled or steamed and eaten as a side dish or ingredient worldwide.
Water
Water  ·  No known concerns
The most common ingredient in processed foods.
Corn Syrup
CornSyrup  ·  −10 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA
Sweet syrup made from corn starch, widely used to sweeten and add texture to processed foods and drinks.
Hot Pepper (Chili)
HotPepper  ·  No known concerns
Spicy chili pepper, distinct from sweet bell pepper.
Salt (Sodium Chloride)
Salt  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.
Soya (Soybean)
SoyaIng  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Contains soybeans
Common allergen; also a source of protein and plant-based alternatives. Phytoestrogen content.
Ethanol (Food Grade)
Ethanol  ·  No known concerns
Used as a carrier solvent for flavourings or a minor flavour component.
wheat
wheat  ·  No known concerns
Contains cereals containing gluten
Cereal grain milled into flour for bread, pasta, and baked goods. Contains gluten.
Soy Sauce
SoySauce  ·  −2 pts
Contains soybeans
Fermented liquid seasoning made from soybeans and wheat, salty and savory, used widely in Asian cooking. Contains soy allergen.
Gluten
GlutenIng  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Contains cereals containing gluten
Protein complex in wheat, rye and barley. Causes coeliac disease in ~1% of population.
Yeast Extract
YeastExt  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Flavour enhancer with natural umami taste from autolysed yeast. Contains naturally occurring glutamates.
Maltodextrin
MaltodextrinIng  ·  −4 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA
Highly processed starch derivative. Very high glycaemic index, used as filler and thickener.
Garlic
Garlic  ·  No known concerns
Pungent bulb from the allium family, used fresh, dried, or powdered as a flavoring in savory cooking.
Koji (Aspergillus oryzae Starter Culture)
KojiStarter  ·  No known concerns
Mold culture used to ferment rice, soy, and grains in the production of miso, soy sauce, and sake.
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