Gochujang for Bibimbap

27

Nutrition Score

Poor

Gochujang for Bibimbap

8801052039862

Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.

62

Hazard Score

Use with caution

38

Mirella Index

Basic

Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)

Ingredients

Water · No known concerns

The most common ingredient in processed foods.

wheat · No known concerns

Contains cereals containing gluten

Cereal grain milled into flour for bread, pasta, and baked goods. Contains gluten.

TapiocaSyrup · −5 pts

Moderate health concern

Sweetener syrup made by hydrolyzing tapioca starch.

Sugar (Sucrose)

Sugar · −4 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.

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.

Paprika · No known concerns

Ground dried red peppers used as a spice, ranging from mild and sweet to hot, common in stews and rubs.

Garlic · No known concerns

Pungent bulb from the allium family, used fresh, dried, or powdered as a flavoring in savory cooking.

Onion · No known concerns

Pungent bulb vegetable used raw or cooked as a base flavoring in savory dishes worldwide.

E620 · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA

Amino acid responsible for the savory umami taste, the base compound of MSG and related flavor enhancers.

Mustard · No known concerns

Contains mustard

Pungent condiment made from ground mustard seeds mixed with liquid, used as a spread and flavoring. Contains mustard allergen.

SoyaIng · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Contains soybeans

Common allergen; also a source of protein and plant-based alternatives. Phytoestrogen content.

Rice · No known concerns

Staple cereal grain, boiled or steamed and eaten as a side dish or ingredient worldwide.

AppleExtract · No known concerns

Concentrated extract from apples, used to add flavor or antioxidant compounds to foods and supplements.

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.

Mushroom · No known concerns

Edible fungus eaten cooked in a wide range of savory dishes, a source of B vitamins and umami flavor.

Glucose (Dextrose)

Glucose · −3 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Simple sugar used as a sweetener, energy source, and in food processing. High GI.

Monosodium Glutamate

E621 · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Flavor enhancer. Linked to headaches and sensitivity reactions in high doses.

SesameOil · No known concerns

Contains sesame

Edible vegetable oil derived from sesame seeds. Frequently used in Asian cuisine.

E330 · No known concerns

Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.

Potassium Sorbate

E202 · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Widely used mild preservative to prevent mold. Generally recognized as safe within standard legal limits.

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