Gochujang Paste

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Is Gochujang Paste healthy?

Gochujang Paste scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. Gochujang Paste is a processed food with a moderate level of processing.

How processed is Gochujang Paste?

Gochujang Paste is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Gochujang Paste's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Red Chili Pepper, Garlic count in its favor; Sugar is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Gochujang Paste

Lidl
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Schwarz Group
Category Condiments
Summary

Gochujang Paste is a processed food with a moderate level of processing. It contains beneficial ingredients like red chili pepper, fermented soy paste, and garlic, which offer health benefits such as antioxidants and probiotics. However, the presence of refined sugar, which is linked to negative health impacts, affects its overall healthiness. The product's processing level and sugar content prevent it from scoring higher.

Key ingredients 6

Red Chili Pepper
Good

Provides natural heat and contains beneficial antioxidants like capsaicin.

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Garlic
Good

Whole food with well-documented cardiovascular and immune benefits.

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Water
Neutral

Used as a basic liquid base for consistency and blending.

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Fermented Soy Paste
Neutral

Traditional fermented ingredient that provides umami flavor and depth.

Wheat
Neutral

Grain used traditionally in the fermentation process of gochujang paste.

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Sugar
Bad

Refined sweetener added for taste, contributing to the overall sugar content without nutritional benefits.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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