Bramwells

Chicken stock cubes

Barcode 4088600243610

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Yes — Chicken stock cubes is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), maltodextrin (an industrially processed carbohydrate), and added flavouring. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

8 ultra-processed markers

OK

salt

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

corn starch

A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
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.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

chicken fat

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

sugar

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

chicken powder

Dehydrated chicken stock powder used as a flavor base or 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 ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), maltodextrin (an industrially processed carbohydrate), and added flavouring. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Chicken stock cubes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 8 ingredients in Chicken stock cubes as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, yeast extract, maltodextrin, flavouring, chicken powder, onion extract, carrot extract, rosemary extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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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.