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Summary
This pickled cucumber product contains beneficial ingredients like cucumbers, ginger, and sesame seeds, which are minimally processed and offer nutritional benefits. However, the presence of refined sugar, a processed ingredient, detracts from its overall healthiness. The product's processing level also limits its potential score, despite the inclusion of mostly whole food ingredients.
Key ingredients 11
CucumberGood
A nutrient-dense whole vegetable that provides hydration, dietary fiber, and essential vitamins.
See more about Cucumber →GingerGood
A flavorful botanical root known for traditional culinary uses and beneficial antioxidant compounds.
See more about Ginger →Sesame SeedsGood
Nutritious seeds providing healthy fats, dietary fiber, and trace minerals.
See more about Sesame Seeds →WaterNeutral
Essential for hydration and used as a basic solvent or carrier in food preparation.
See more about Water →Soy SauceNeutral
A traditional fermented condiment adding savory flavor, though it typically contributes significant sodium.
See more about Soy Sauce →SoybeansNeutral
A plant-based protein source that also provides beneficial fibers and micronutrients.
See more about Soybeans →WheatNeutral
A common cereal grain used here in the fermentation of soy sauce, containing gluten.
See more about Wheat →SaltNeutral
A standard culinary mineral used for flavor enhancement, preservation, and texture.
See more about Salt →VinegarNeutral
Provides acidity for preservation, tanginess, and flavor balance.
See more about Vinegar →SugarBad
Refined added sugar.
See more about Sugar →Yeast ExtractBad
Concentrated glutamate source — MSG-adjacent flavor enhancer.
See more about Yeast Extract →Processing
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