To improve consumer health and prevent nutritional imbalance from modern dietary habits, Pulmuone realizes nutritional balance and creates wholesome foods.

First, products and meal plans are designed and managed according to Pulmuone’s Nutritional Management Standards. We set standards for each product group and ensure to limit the amount of sodium, sugar, and saturated fat that may be excessive and include a desirable amount of protein and dietary fiber. We try to deliver the original taste of the product rather than a salty or sweet taste and increase the use of vegetables, protein sources with low saturated fat, and whole grains.

Second, plant/vegetable ingredients are used as much as possible instead of animal-based ingredients
We are increasing the use of plant/vegetable protein (beans, tofu, nuts, etc.) which contain a low amount of saturated fat and an adequate amount of unsaturated fat.
We use whole grains rather than polished grains and use vegetables and fruits of assorted colors which provide dietary fibers, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals.
We use whole grains rather than polished grains and use vegetables and fruits of assorted colors which provide dietary fibers, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals.
*(Phytochemical): An active component contained in natural plants and plant products such as vegetables, and fruits, which has a health function.

Third, when animal-based ingredients must be used, sustainable animal welfare-certified livestock products and eco-friendly fishery products are used. We are expanding the use of livestock products which are Animal Welfare Certified by ·ASC*·MSC*; these contain nutrients that are not only beneficial for health but also good for the environment.
*ASC(Aquaculture Stewardship Council), *MSC(Marine Stewardship Council) Certification: International certification that pursues sustainable aquaculture industry and fishing activities that will leave abundant fishery resources for future generations.

First, in terms of water management, we are reducing the amount of water consumption at manufacturing plants through methods such as reducing the use of water at vegetable factories, implementing a system for recovering the water used to wash pickled cabbages, and the recovery of cooling wastewater in tofu factories. To minimize the amount of contaminant discharge, we manage the wastewater discharged into the streams according to agricultural water quality standards, for which we are investing in wastewater treatment facilities in Korean and overseas facilities .

Second, regarding carbon reduction, we are introducing and gradually expanding the use of new and renewable energy such as photovoltaics and solar heat, starting with domestic facilities. We are also receiving certified emission reductions with a wood pellet fuel conversion project. In the field of architecture, we reduced greenhouse gas emissions by implementing environmentally conscientious energy-saving designs in our production facilities, training institutes, R&D centers, shopping malls, and service areas.

Third, in terms of reducing the amount of waste generated during the manufacturing process, vegetable residues (bean curd, cotton, green vegetable juice) have been certified as recyclable and are being recycled. The number of certified items continues to expand. In terms of product packaging, bioplastic , a material with eco-friendly certification, is used; therefore, new plastic use is reduced. By decreasing the weight of plastic and using paper materials, we are developing a packaging technology that is easier to replace and recycle, and we are designing it in a way that it is simple to recycle after use.

For more details, visit the Pulmuone ESG Management website
(https://www.pulmuone.co.kr/en/newsroom/listPulmuoneNews.do)

‘Clean Labeling’ is a standard for raw ingredients and additives in Pulmuone products, which is also adhered to by food companies worldwide. They are making efforts to minimize additives and processing and disclose information transparently. Pulmuone shall adopt the following principles and provide more improved wholesome foods.

First, Pulmuone applies stricter standards of its own to designate 115 additives as a No-No list. Although Pulmuone trusts and respects the safety of domestic legal standards, the company goes further to implement its wholesome food philosophy of minimizing the use of additives and put food safety first, creating its own No-No list based on the exepmlary cases of global food companies and distributors. Rather than taking easier way of using additives to improve taste or excessively extend food expiry dates, Pulmuone will maintain its own wholesome food philosophy through clean labels.
(based on 2023.6/1)

Second, the information on raw materials and additives is disclosed to the public. Most of the information on raw materials and additives indicated on product packages is condensed. Pulmuone feels obligated to share honest information about its products. Customers have the right to know about our products in detail and choose the right product for themselves, and can check detailed information on raw materials and additives used in our products on our website.

* The above content applies only to products produced and sold within South Korea.