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Cleveland Kitchen Mild Kimchi
Produce
📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Cleveland Kitchen Mild Kimchi

Cleveland
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
10
Calories
0g
Protein
2g
Sugars
290mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
14
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Cleveland Kitchen Mild Kimchi is a 16-ounce refrigerated jarred kimchi that reads as a friendly, approachable take on a traditional Korean staple. In a typical American grocery it lives in the refrigerated prepared foods aisle or the specialty refrigerated produce/condiments case, shelved near other fermented foods like pickles, sauerkraut, and refrigerated ethnic condiments such as gochujang or miso, and often close to tofu and refrigerated sauces. Shoppers pluck it for weeknight dinners, meal prep sides, and when assembling bowls, tacos, or sandwiches that need a bright, tangy lift. It fits occasions from meal-prep Sunday to game-day snack spreads and casual weekend brunches where a crunchy, acidic counterpoint is welcome. The Cleveland brand presents a regional, small-batch image that appeals to urban food lovers and home cooks curious about global flavors; marketing leans toward craft authenticity and approachable spice rather than extreme heat. Labels typically emphasize real ingredients and simple recipes, creating a natural or wholesome halo; no organic certification is indicated in the ingredient list. Processing context: this is a preserved fermented vegetable product made from whole ingredients and salt with minimal industrial additives. Sensory notes include crisp, layered textures from cabbage and mustard greens, a mild spicy-sour tang, faint sweetness from apple and sugar, and aromatic garlic and ginger. The jar invites a ritual of scooping with a spoon and snacking straight or adding to rice bowls and sandwiches. Overall it reads as a convenient, flavorful condiment that brings a cultured, homemade vibe to everyday American meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 16
Calories10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium290mg13%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Cabbage,, Mustard, Green,, Apple,, Garlic, Green, Onion,, Sugar,, Salt,, Carrot,, Gochugaru, Red, Pepper,, Ginger..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a preserved fermented vegetable product made from whole ingredients with added salt and sugar but no industrial additives listed, placing it in NOVA group 3 as a processed food.

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Common Questions about Cleveland Kitchen Mild Kimchi

The healthiness of Mild Kimchi really depends on your dietary goals. It's low in calories and fat, with just 10 calories per serving, making it a great addition to meals without packing on the calories. Plus, it’s a good source of flavor and probiotics, which can support gut health. Just remember, 'healthy' can be subjective, so consider how it fits into your overall diet!

Perfect For

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game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

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