Bramwells

Chicken Stock Cubes

Barcode 4061461354749

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Yes — Chicken Stock Cubes is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial formulations and additives, including palm oil, natural flavourings, yeast extract, onion extract, carrot extract, and antioxidant: extracts of rosemary. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

salt

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

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
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

natural flavourings

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

chicken fat

Rendered fat from chicken, a basic culinary fat used for cooking and adding richness.
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

Poultry meat contributing 1% of the product; common in soups.
OK

sugar

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

turmeric powder

A bright-orange, finely ground spice from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, used for color and flavor in many cuisines; commonly used in curry blends and as a seasoning.
OK

dried parsley

Dried leaves of parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Used as a fresh-herb substitute that provides a mild, bright, slightly grassy flavor; common in Europe and North America.
UPF

onion extract

A liquid extract derived from onions used as a flavoring agent in foods.
UPF

carrot extract

Extract derived from carrots, used for flavor or color. A highly processed extract.
UPF

rosemary extract

A plant-derived antioxidant used to prevent lipid oxidation and preserve flavor and color.

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Common questions about Chicken Stock Cubes

Is Chicken Stock Cubes ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken Stock Cubes by Bramwells is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial formulations and additives, including palm oil, natural flavourings, yeast extract, onion extract, carrot extract, and antioxidant: extracts of rosemary. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Chicken Stock Cubes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Chicken Stock Cubes as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, natural flavourings, yeast extract, onion extract, carrot extract, rosemary extract. 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.