by sainsbury's

Vegetable Stock Cubes

Barcode 01787573

Scanned 23 times by Nomi users

Yes — Vegetable Stock Cubes is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives, including palm oil (a highly refined oil), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), hydrolysed soya protein (industrial protein hydrolysate used for flavor), and flavourings. These are hallmarks of industrial formulations per NOVA.

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.
UPF

yeast extract

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

hydrolyzed soy protein

A plant-based protein obtained by hydrolyzing soy proteins into shorter peptides and amino acids, used as a flavor enhancer or texturizer in foods.
OK

corn starch

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

sugar

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

flavourings (celery)

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

celeriac powder (celery) (2%)
OK

tomato powder (1.4%)
OK

celery powder (1%)
OK

onion powder (0.4%)
OK

leek powder (0.3%)
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 Vegetable Stock Cubes

Is Vegetable Stock Cubes ultra-processed?

Yes — Vegetable Stock Cubes by by sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives, including palm oil (a highly refined oil), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), hydrolysed soya protein (industrial protein hydrolysate used for flavor), and flavourings. These are hallmarks of industrial formulations per NOVA.

Which ingredients in Vegetable Stock Cubes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Vegetable Stock Cubes as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, yeast extract, hydrolyzed soy protein, flavourings (celery). 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.