46

Nutrition Score

Poor

Gochujang Chilipaste

8801005000178

Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.

75

Hazard Score

Use with caution

50

Mirella Index

Everyday

Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)

Ingredients

Rice · No known concerns

Whole cereal grain. A staple carbohydrate.

Water · No known concerns

The most common ingredient in processed foods.

CornSyrup · −10 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA

Glucose syrup from corn starch.

Hot Pepper (Chili)

HotPepper · No known concerns

Spicy chili pepper, distinct from sweet bell pepper.

Salt (Sodium Chloride)

Salt · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.

SoyaIng · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Contains soybeans

Common allergen; also a source of protein and plant-based alternatives. Phytoestrogen content.

Ethanol (Food Grade)

Ethanol · No known concerns

Used as a carrier solvent for flavourings or a minor flavour component.

wheat · No known concerns

Contains cereals containing gluten

SoySauce · −2 pts

Contains soybeans

Fermented soy condiment (soy + gluten).

GlutenIng · −3 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Contains cereals containing gluten

Protein complex in wheat, rye and barley. Causes coeliac disease in ~1% of population.

YeastExt · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Flavour enhancer with natural umami taste from autolysed yeast. Contains naturally occurring glutamates.

MaltodextrinIng · −4 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA

Highly processed starch derivative. Very high glycaemic index, used as filler and thickener.

Garlic · No known concerns

Aromatic bulb used as seasoning.

Koji (Aspergillus oryzae Starter Culture)

KojiStarter · No known concerns

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