Chicken Stock

Barcode 29159130

No — Chicken Stock is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients: water, chicken bones, vegetables (onions, carrots, leeks, parsley, garlic), salt, and simple seasonings (white peppercorns, ground bay leaf). There are no industrial additives, refined industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or highly processed ingredients. This is a traditional preparation consistent with NOVA minimally processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

chicken bones

Bones from chicken, used to make stock, broth, or as a culinary ingredient for flavor and mineral content.
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salt

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

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
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carrots

Root vegetable with orange, sweet-tles; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to soups and stews.
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leek

A mild, elongated green vegetable with a white base used in many dishes.
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parsley

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

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
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white peppercorns

Dried seeds used as a spice, white variety of peppercorns.
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ground bay leaf

Dried ground leaves of the bay laurel used as a spice or flavoring in soups, stews, and sauces.

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Common questions about Chicken Stock

Is Chicken Stock ultra-processed?

No — Chicken Stock is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients: water, chicken bones, vegetables (onions, carrots, leeks, parsley, garlic), salt, and simple seasonings (white peppercorns, ground bay leaf). There are no industrial additives, refined industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or highly processed ingredients. This is a traditional preparation consistent with NOVA minimally processed foods.

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.