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Is Vitasia Korean Style Gochujang Paste Safe? Ingredient Analysis

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This page reviews Vitasia Korean Style Gochujang Paste by Vitasia as a sauce condiment. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The composition includes fermented soybean paste and red chili peppers, but also contains sugar and wheat protein, raising concerns about processed ingredients and allergens.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes fermented soybean paste and red chili peppers, but also contains sugar and wheat protein, raising concerns about processed ingredients and allergens.

Main concern

Includes sugar, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in a savory product.

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

  • Contains fermented soybean paste, which adds depth of flavor and complexity.
  • Red chili peppers provide a distinct heat and flavor characteristic of gochujang.

Concerns

  • Includes sugar, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in a savory product.
  • Wheat protein presence indicates gluten content, posing a risk for those with gluten sensitivities.

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 sauce condiment and why it matters.

  • Is Water safe in this sauce condiment?

    Good

    Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this paste, ensuring proper consistency and texture.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Water

    Read the full ingredient profile for Water

  • Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?

    Medium

    Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which can balance the heat from chili peppers but raises concerns about excessive sweetness in a condiment.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: suiker

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sugar

  • Is Red Chili Peppers safe in this sauce condiment?

    Good

    Red Chili Peppers is used here as flavor. Red chili peppers contribute the characteristic heat and flavor of gochujang, enhancing the overall taste profile.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: rode chilipepers

    Read the full ingredient profile for Red Chili Peppers

  • Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?

    Good

    Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is essential for flavor enhancement and acts as a preservative, ensuring the product's longevity.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: zout

    Read the full ingredient profile for Salt

  • Is Soy safe in this sauce condiment?

    Good

    Soy is used here as base. Soy provides a rich umami flavor and is a key ingredient in the fermentation process, contributing to the paste's depth.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: SOJA

    Read the full ingredient profile for Soy

  • Is Ethyl Alcohol safe in this sauce condiment?

    Medium

    Ethyl Alcohol is used here as preservative. Ethyl alcohol is used in fermentation and as a preservative, but its presence raises questions about synthetic additives.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: ethylalcohol

    Read the full ingredient profile for Ethyl Alcohol

  • Is Fermented Soybean Paste safe in this sauce condiment?

    Good

    Fermented Soybean Paste is used here as base. Fermented soybean paste adds complexity and depth to the flavor, enhancing the overall profile of the condiment.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: gefermenteerde SOJA-pasta (SOJA, zout, ethylalcohol, water)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Fermented Soybean Paste

  • Is Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?

    Good

    Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic adds aromatic flavor and depth, complementing the heat from the chili peppers effectively.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: knoflook

    Read the full ingredient profile for Garlic

  • Is Wheat Protein safe in this sauce condiment?

    Medium

    Wheat Protein is used here as base. Wheat protein contributes to texture but raises gluten content concerns for those with sensitivities.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: TARWE-eiwit

    Read the full ingredient profile for Wheat Protein

  • Is Fermentation Starter safe in this sauce condiment?

    Good

    Fermentation Starter is used here as natural_extract. The fermentation starter, consisting of dried yeast, is crucial for developing the paste's unique flavor through fermentation.

    Role in formula: natural_extract

    Original: fermenta - tiestarter (gedroogde gist Saccharomyces cerevisae)

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: 3898269

More from this brand: Vitasia products in Zerotox

Similar products: sauce_condiment in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: wheat

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Frequently asked questions

This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, red chili peppers, salt. See the Ingredients section above.
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.
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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.
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We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
We detected: wheat. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: Includes sugar, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in a savory product.; Wheat protein presence indicates gluten content, posing a risk for those with gluten sensitivities.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Our analysis notes: Contains fermented soybean paste, which adds depth of flavor and complexity.; Red chili peppers provide a distinct heat and flavor characteristic of gochujang.. See the Pros section above.
The composition includes fermented soybean paste and red chili peppers, but also contains sugar and wheat protein, raising concerns about processed ingredients and allergens. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Vitasia — Vitasia Korean Style Gochujang Paste has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among sauce condiment products. See the full breakdown above.
Vitasia — Vitasia Korean Style Gochujang Paste 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.

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