Gochujang Roundup
We analyzed 25 products to help you choose the healthiest & safest options.
Finding the perfect Gochujang shouldn't feel like a guessing game. At CakeID, we take food transparency seriously. We have analyzed over 25 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 Gochujang you can buy in 2026, sorted by their ingredient purity.
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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

Nasoya Plantspired Plant-based Steak Gochujang Flavor
Ingredients: Hydrated Textured Vegetable Protein[Water, Textured Soy Protein(Soybean Protein, Rice Flour, Wheat Gluten, Cocoa Powder)] Plant Based Gochujang Sauce[Sugar, Water, Red Pepper Paste{Corn Syrup, Chili Sauce(Red Pepper Powder, Salt, Garlic, Onion), Water, Wheat Flour, Seasoning Powder(Wheat, Red Pepper Powder, Salt, Dextrose, Garlic Powder), Wheat, Salt, Ethyl Alcohol(To Protect Quality), Flour Mix(Wheat, Rice), Red Pepper Powder, Rice Flour, Koji}, Corn Syrup, Soy Sauce(Water, Defatted Soybeans), Garlic, Salt, Red Pepper Powder, Contains 2% or Less Of: Vegetable Soup Base{Water, Corn Syrup, Onion, Green Onion, Napa Cabbage, Radish, Salt, Enzyme(Protease), Yeast Extract}, Wheat Protein, Apple Concentrate, Pear Concentrate, Paprika Oleoresin(for color), Yeast Extract, Garlic Powder, Dextrose, Koji, Soybean Oil.
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Contains Corn Syrup

Gochujang Korean chili sauce
Ingredients: Water, Brown Rice, Sugar, Red Pepper Powder, Salt, Garlic, Rice Wine, Tapioca Syrup, Rice Syrup, Vinegar, Onion, Mustard Powder, Cane Sugar
The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content

gochujang
Ingredients: Water, corn syrup, brown rice, red pepper powder, sea salt, isomalto oligosaccharide, spirts, garlic, soybean, soybean cultured with aspergilus cryzae, roasted soybean powder, glutrous brown rice flour, onion, monosodium glutamate, yeast extracts, seed malt, dextrin.
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Contains Corn Syrup
- ● High Sugar Content

Mother In Laws Gochujang
Ingredients: Glutinous rice powder, salt, non-gmo soybean flour, malt syrup, chile flake powder.
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Korean Gochujang Sauce
Ingredients: gochujang paste, water, sugar, soy sauce, soy sauce powder, soybeans, wheat, salt, garlic, dried onion, red pepper seasoning, dried red pepper, water, salt, red pepper, sesame oil, brown rice, vinegar, canola oil, modified corn starch, sesame oil, natural flavor, ethyl alcohol, potassium sorbate, paprika oleoresin
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Gochujang sauce
Ingredients: Gochujang sauce (water, brown sugar, wheat, onion, red pepper powder, soy sauce [defatted soybean, wheat, salt, koji, water], garlic, salt, cooking rice wine, defatted soybean powder, citric acid, xanthan gum, koji), sugar, distilled vinegar, soy sauce (water, wheat, soybeans, salt, alcohol), salted sake (water, rice, koji, salt), salt, yeast extract, oleoresin capsicum.
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content

Mother in laws gochujang fermented chile sauce garlic
Ingredients: Gochujang (sweet rice powder, salt, corn syrup, soybean flour, malt syrup, dried chile pepper flakes), toasted sesame oil, unrefined sugar, water, sesame seeds, ginger puree, garlic puree, soy sauce (water, wheat, soybeans, salt).
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Contains Corn Syrup
- ● High Sugar Content

Gochujang Paste
Ingredients: RICE, TAPIOCA SYRUP, RED PEPPER SEASONING (RED PEPPER POWDER, WATER, SALT, GARLIC, ONION), WATER, SEA SALT, ETHYL ALCOHOL (TO PRESERVE). MAY CONTAIN SOY, WHEAT.
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content

Gochujang
Ingredients: Corn syrup, red pepper mixed seasoning(red pepper powder, sea salt, garlic, onion), rice flour, water, isomalto oligosaccharide, fermented soybean paste(soybean, fermented soybean, roasted soybean powder, salt, seed malt), sea salt, red pepper powder, spirits, yeast extract powder (yeast extracts, dextrin), glutinous rice, seed malt
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Contains Corn Syrup
- ● High Sugar Content

Gochuchang
Ingredients: Fermented rice paste(rice, salt, koji-starter, water), corn syrup, hot pepper powder, soybean paste(soybean, water, salt, koji-starter), distilled alcohol(derived from agricultural products), salt, wheat extract, fermented soy seasoning(soybean, water, salt, wheat extract, distilled alcohol, yeast extract), water.
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Contains Corn Syrup
- ● High Sugar Content

The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Low Sugar
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Low Sugar
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Low Sugar
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Gochujang
Ingredients: Soybean, hot pepper, glutinous rice, salt, fermented alcohol, spirits, garlic, soy bean grits, brown rice flour, soybean oil, wheat flour, monosodium glutamate, wheat, yeast, seed malt, dextrin
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content

The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content

The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Everyday Mother In Law's Gochujang Korean Chile Sauce Original
Ingredients: Ingredients updating...
The Good
- ● 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

The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content

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
- ● Low Sugar
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed
