Sainsbury's

chicken stock cube

Barcode 01787535

Scanned 11 times by Nomi users

Yes — chicken stock cube is ultra-processed.

The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives. Specifically, palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil), yeast extract (an industrial flavor enhancer), and unspecified flavourings are markers of ultra-processing under the NOVA classification. Therefore this chicken stock cube is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

corn starch

A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

chicken fat

Rendered fat from chicken, a basic animal fat used for flavor and mouthfeel in cooking and processed foods.
UPF

flavourings (celery)

Celery-flavored flavorings; flavor enhancers or concentrated flavor compounds often used in seasonings.
UPF

chicken powder

Dehydrated chicken stock powder; processed flavoring ingredient used to impart chicken taste, often containing salt and additives.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

turmeric

A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
OK

rosemary extracts

Natural antioxidant derived from rosemary used to prevent oxidation in foods. Often used as a preservative and flavoring adjunct.

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Common questions about chicken stock cube

Is chicken stock cube ultra-processed?

Yes — chicken stock cube by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives. Specifically, palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil), yeast extract (an industrial flavor enhancer), and unspecified flavourings are markers of ultra-processing under the NOVA classification. Therefore this chicken stock cube is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in chicken stock cube are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in chicken stock cube as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, yeast extract, flavourings (celery), chicken powder. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.