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Classic Kimchi – Traditional Fermented Napa Cabbage | New Universe Food

Contains panela sugar

This unpasteurized kimchi is naturally fermented in small batches in Florida and has a complete ingredient list. It contains anchovy and shrimp, and has 280 mg sodium per ounce.

Seed-oil freeNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesNo phosphatesNo gums or thickenersContains fishContains shellfish
$12.99 lowest price at New Universe Food
Price and stock checked Nov 1, 2026
Key nutrition facts
10caloriesPer serving · 1 oz (28g)
Protein
0g▼
Fiber
<1g▼
Added sugar
0g
Sodium
280mg▼
Saturated fat
0g
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Ingredients: Napa cabbage, radish, onion, Korean red pepper powder, garlic, anchovy fish sauce, green onion, chives, sweet rice flour, organic ginger-panela syrup (organic panela sugar, organic ginger), salted shrimp, sea tangle (kombu), shiitake mushroom, sea salt
Product details
Shelf life3–6 months from production
“When properly refrigerated at or below 41°F (5°C), the kimchi is generally best enjoyed within three to six months of production.” — the product page
ShippingShips refrigeratedShips cold
“It ships refrigerated after fermentation begins.” — the product page
71 / 100
Good Scored automatically
Weighted as canned and frozen produce, legumesHigh confidence · Scored on 11 of 11 inputs, 4 claims verified
Nutrition · counts 30%50
Ingredients · counts 20%100
Processing · counts 10%62
Sourcing · counts 20%70
Transparency · counts 20%78
Why it scores 71
Nutrition 50 · Compared with other canned, frozen and dried foods: more sodium (280 mg), less fiber (0.5 g), less protein (0 g); no added sugar per 1 oz
Ingredients 100 · 14 ingredients; no added sugar, seed oils, dyes or flagged additives
Processing 62 · Fermented cabbage with vegetables, rice flour and panela syrup
Sourcing 70 · Organic ginger and panela sugar; made in small batches in Florida
Transparency 78 · Complete ingredient list with fermentation and organic ingredient claims
Contains anchovy and shrimp
280 mg sodium per oz
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductionsNone: no added sugar, seed oils, dyes, sweeteners or flagged additives were found.
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Napa cabbage Radish Onion Korean red pepper powder Garlic Anchovy fish sauce Green onion Chives Sweet rice flour Organic ginger-panela syrup (organic panela sugar, organic ginger) Salted shrimp Sea tangle (kombu) Shiitake mushroom Sea salt
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Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives1 additive · 1 limited risk
Added sugarSugarLimited risk
Added sugar; the WHO and the US Dietary Guidelines advise keeping added sugars under 10% of daily calories.
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