Sunchang Gochujang Red Pepper Paste
Processing Score
7.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 23 ingredients, including corn syrup. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
661799970525
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size20 g
Amount per serving
Calories
40
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 480mg
21%
Total Carbohydrate 9g
3%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 1g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
* 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
12 listed · 3 flagged for reviewCORN SYRUP, RED PEPPER MIXED SEASONING (RED PEPPER POWDER, SEA SALT, GARLIC, ONION), RICE FLOUR, WATER, ISOMALTO OLIGOSACCHARIDE, FERMENTED SOYBEAN PASTE (SOYBEAN, FERMENTED SOYBEAN, ROASTED SOYBEAN POWDER, SALT, SEED MALT), SEA SALT, RED PEPPER POWDER, SPIRITS, YEAST EXTRACT POWDER (YEAST EXTRACTS, DEXTRIN), GLUTINOUS RICE, SEED MALT.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Sunchang Gochujang Red Pepper Paste'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.
- Corn-Based SweetenersStrong UPF marker
In this product: Corn Syrup.
HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Sea Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract Powder (Yeast Extracts, Dextrin).
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
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About our scores and this content
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