Korean Marinade

Processing Score

9.6Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

0.5/10Poor

The processing score reflects 25 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, MSG and modified ingredients. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and sodium.

Nutrient Alerts

High SodiumHigh Sugar

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

078895136715

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size13 g

Amount per serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0g

Saturated Fat N/A

Trans Fat N/A

Cholesterol N/A

Sodium 390mg

17%

Total Carbohydrate 7g

Dietary Fiber N/A

Total Sugars 6g

Protein 0g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

15 listed · 5 flagged for review

SUGAR, WATER, SALT, HONEY, TOMATO PASTE, SALTED CHILI PEPPERS (CHILI PEPPERS, SALT), FERMENTED BROAD BEAN PASTE (BROAD BEANS, WATER, SALT, WHEAT FLOUR), YEAST EXTRACT (YEAST EXTRACT, SALT, SUGAR), DEHYDRATED GARLIC, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CHILI PEPPER POWDER, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE AS A FLAVOR ENHANCER, SESAME SEEDS, LACTIC ACID, PAPRIKA OLEORESIN.

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Korean Marinade scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate As A Flavor Enhancer): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Seasonings & Spices, this product is more processed than about 92% of the 11,127 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 Korean Marinade'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: Sugar, Honey.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast Extract (Yeast Extract, Salt, Sugar).

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Lactic Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

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