Bramwells

Chicken Stock Cube

Barcode 4061462322068

Yes — Chicken Stock Cube is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives associated with industrial formulations, including palm fat (a refined palm oil product), maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), and unspecified flavourings. These ingredients place the stock cube in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

salt

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

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
UPF

palm fat

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

sugar

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

Dehydrated chicken used as a flavoring or stock base in small percentage.
UPF

flavourings

Commercial flavorings that may include egg and other additives; used to impart specific tastes.
UPF

chicken powder

Dehydrated chicken stock powder used as a flavor base or seasoning.

Common questions about Chicken Stock Cube

Is Chicken Stock Cube ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken Stock Cube by Bramwells is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives associated with industrial formulations, including palm fat (a refined palm oil product), maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), and unspecified flavourings. These ingredients place the stock cube in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Chicken Stock Cube are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Chicken Stock Cube as ultra-processed markers: palm fat, maltodextrin, yeast extract, flavourings, chicken powder. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.