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least processed fermented foods
The least processed
fermented foods.
We scored 10 fermented foods products sold across UK supermarkets. Sorted by NOVA processing group + additive count.
5 verified · 1 estimated · 4 unscored
The score range
Big spread across fermented foods. Pick the top of the list.
Best
55
Median
43
Worst
0
From verified-NOVA only.
Coverage50% of this category has a verified NOVA score. The rest are estimated from additive count and ingredient length, or hidden until classified.
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01
Retailer · unknown
Estimated
additives 0ingredients 6nutri A
73
02
Super Beet kimchi
Vadasz
Retailer · unknown
Verified · NOVA
NOVA 3additives 0ingredients 10nutri C
55
03
Gochujang Korean Chilli Paste
Centaur · 575 g
Retailer · unknown
Verified · NOVA
NOVA 3additives 0ingredients 15nutri E
48
04
Kimichi
Korean Style
Retailer · unknown
Verified · NOVA
NOVA 3additives 0ingredients 18nutri C
43
05
Ollie's Kimchi
Retailer · unknown
Verified · NOVA
NOVA 4additives 1ingredients 26nutri UNKNOWN
1
06
Yamada Fermented Soybean - Kobutsu Mini Nattō 4x40g
Yamada · 4x40g
Retailer · unknown
Verified · NOVA
NOVA 4additives 1ingredients 46nutri UNKNOWN
0
07
Kimchi
Jongga
Retailer · unknown
Not classified
nutri C
—
08
Farmhouse mature
Retailer · unknown
Not classified
nutri D
—
09
GGinger Kraut
Ginger Kraut
Edinburgh Fermentation
Retailer · unknown
Not classified
nutri UNKNOWN
—
10
Passion Fruit Lassi
Retailer · unknown
Not classified
nutri B
—
Methodology
How we score fermented foods.
Each product starts at a NOVA baseline (96 / 78 / 58 / 32 for groups 1–4). We deduct 4 points per additive and small amounts for very long ingredient lists. Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Where a NOVA group isn't yet recorded, we mark the score "estimated" and dash the dial — we don't fake a verified number.
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