Chili Paste Roundup
We analyzed 7 products to help you choose the healthiest & safest options.
Finding the perfect Chili Paste shouldn't feel like a guessing game. At CakeID, we take food transparency seriously. We have analyzed over 7 products in this category, breaking down every ingredient list to uncover hidden additives, excessive sugar levels, and potential allergens.
Whether you are searching for strictly Vegan options, Gluten-Free snacks, or simply want to avoid high-processed foods, our algorithm ranks products based on a comprehensive Health Score. Below is our definitive ranking of the safest and healthiest Chili Paste you can buy in 2026, sorted by their ingredient purity.
Editor's Quick Picks
Detailed Reviews
Seoul Gochujang, Korean Chili Pepper Paste
Ingredients: Gochugaru (red pepper powder), raw sugar, mixed seasoning (red pepper, salt, garlic, onion), water, rice, wheat flour, salt, wheat grain, soybean, rice flour, ethyl alcohol, yeast extract, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, aspergillus oryzae, grapefruit seed extract
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed
Ground Fresh Chili Paste
Ingredients: CHILI, SALT, DISTILLED VINEGAR, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BISULFITE AS PRESERVATIVES AND XANTHAN GUM.
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed
Traditional Tunisian Harissa Hot Chili Pepper Paste with Herbs & Spices
Ingredients: CAPSICUM ANNUUM (FRESH RED PEPPERS). GARLIC SALT. SUNFLOWER OIL. CORIANDER, CITRIC ACID.CARAWAY.
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Low Sugar
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed
Gochujang Korean Fermented Red Pepper Paste
Ingredients: RICE, TAPIOCA SYRUP, RED PEPPER SEASONING (RED PEPPER POWDER, WATER, SALT, GARLIC, ONION), WATER, SEA SALT, ETHYL ALCOHOL (TO PRESERVE)
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed