Aldi

Beef stock cubes

Barcode 4088600263441

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Yes — Beef stock cubes is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains ultra-processed components and additives, including palm fat (highly processed palm fruit oil) and maltodextrin (an industrially produced refined carbohydrate). These ingredients place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

salt

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

palm fat maize starch
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

beef extract (45%)
OK

beef fat (46) sugant extract
OK

caramelised sugar synup favouring camot powder
OK

roasted onion powder parsip powder
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.
OK

garlic powder dried lovage alle advice: may contain celery egg mill
OK

gluten sources
OK

mustard and soya no artificial colours
OK

flavourings or preservatives nutrition this pack contains 12 skute typical values (made up as directed) per 100ml per stock cube (450ml) 1293kal energy fat 0.5g 23g

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Common questions about Beef stock cubes

Is Beef stock cubes ultra-processed?

Yes — Beef stock cubes by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains ultra-processed components and additives, including palm fat (highly processed palm fruit oil) and maltodextrin (an industrially produced refined carbohydrate). These ingredients place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Beef stock cubes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Beef stock cubes as an ultra-processed marker: maltodextrin. 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.