Kimchi Scharf product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Kimchi Scharf Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Hengstenberg

This page reviews Kimchi Scharf by Hengstenberg as a food. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes kimchi with a high vegetable content, but also contains sugar and soy sauce, which raises concerns about added sugars and processed ingredients.

Main concern

Added sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed ingredients.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • High vegetable content from kimchi, including napa cabbage and carrots, supports a diverse nutrient profile.
  • Contains garlic and ginger, which are known for their flavor and potential health benefits.

Concerns

  • Added sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed ingredients.
  • Soy sauce introduces sodium and potential allergens, which may not be suitable for all consumers.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 3814947

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Allergens detected: soy , wheat

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Frequently asked questions

This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Hengstenberg — Kimchi Scharf has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Our analysis notes: High vegetable content from kimchi, including napa cabbage and carrots, supports a diverse nutrient profile.; Contains garlic and ginger, which are known for their flavor and potential health benefits.. See the Pros section above.
Hengstenberg — Kimchi Scharf has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Hengstenberg — Kimchi Scharf has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Hengstenberg products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: soy, wheat. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes kimchi with a high vegetable content, but also contains sugar and soy sauce, which raises concerns about added sugars and processed ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product is flagged for: Added sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed ingredients.; Soy sauce introduces sodium and potential allergens, which may not be suitable for all consumers.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.

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