Original Korean Bbq
The processing score reflects 27 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and sodium.
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Ingredients
17 listed · 4 flagged for reviewORGANIC SUGAR, ORGANIC TAMARI SOY SAUCE (WATER, ORGANIC SOYBEANS, SALT, ORGANIC ALCOHOL), FILTERED WATER, RICE VINEGAR, PEAR PUREE, ONION, GARLIC, NATURAL FLAVOR, PEAR JUICE CONCENTRATE, SEA SALT, NON-GMO CORN STARCH, ORGANIC HAWAIIAN GINGER, ROASTED SESAME SEEDS, NATURAL FLAVOR (MALTODEXTRIN, SOY SAUCE [SOYBEANS, SALT], SALT, YEAST EXTRACT), XANTHAN GUM, BLACK PEPPER, CITRIC ACID.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Original Korean Bbq scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Ketchup & Mustard, this product is more processed than about 42% of the 6,563 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Original Korean Bbq's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Organic Sugar, Natural Flavor (Maltodextrin, Soy Sauce [Soybeans, Salt], Salt, Yeast Extract).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Sea Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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