Yes — chicken stock pot is ultra-processed.
Product contains yeast extract (pre-identified UPF ingredient), natural flavourings, gelling agents (agar), and xanthan gum, which are industrial additives and thus classify it as ultra-processed according to NOVA.
Other cupboard staples Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Coconut Oil
Vita coco
Not UPF
Duchy Organic Balsamic Vinegar
Waitrose
Not UPF
Extra special Roast chicken stock
Not UPF
Golden breadcrumbs
Co Op
Not UPF
Vegetable Oil
Asda
Not UPF
Golden Breadcrumbs
Belvake
Not UPF
Beef stock
Not UPF
Desiccated Coconut
Belbake
Not UPF
British rapseed oil
Not UPF
Oregano
Stonemill
Not UPF
Yes — chicken stock pot by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains yeast extract (pre-identified UPF ingredient), natural flavourings, gelling agents (agar), and xanthan gum, which are industrial additives and thus classify it as ultra-processed according to NOVA.
Nomi flags 3 ingredients in chicken stock pot as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, natural flavourings, xanthan gum. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
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.
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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.