Newgate

Vegetable Stock Cubes

Barcode 20995195

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Yes — Vegetable Stock Cubes is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives, including palm fat (a highly refined palm oil product), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), natural flavourings (industrial flavoring agents), and maltodextrin (an industrially produced refined carbohydrate). These ingredients place it in the ultra-processed category according to the NOVA classification system.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

salt

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

starch

Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
UPF

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
OK

7% vegetables (onion, carrot, tomato, leek, celery, bell pepper)
OK

sugar

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

herbs

A general category of culinary herbs (fresh or dried leaves) used to flavor dishes.
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

spices (contain celery)
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
UPF

caramelised sugar syrup

A syrup derived from sugar heated to create caramelization; a processed sugars product commonly used as a sweetener or flavoring.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.

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Common questions about Vegetable Stock Cubes

Is Vegetable Stock Cubes ultra-processed?

Yes — Vegetable Stock Cubes by Newgate is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives, including palm fat (a highly refined palm oil product), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), natural flavourings (industrial flavoring agents), and maltodextrin (an industrially produced refined carbohydrate). These ingredients place it in the ultra-processed category according to the NOVA classification system.

Which ingredients in Vegetable Stock Cubes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Vegetable Stock Cubes as ultra-processed markers: palm fat, yeast extract, natural flavourings, caramelised sugar syrup, maltodextrin. 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.