Oxo

Oxo 24 Beef Stock Cubes

Barcode 5000175411194

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Yes — Oxo 24 Beef Stock Cubes is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed. The ingredient list is valid. It contains several UPF ingredients and additives, including yeast extract, flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate), colour (ammonia caramel), autolysed yeast extract, flavourings, and acidity regulator (lactic acid). These are industrial formulations/additives used for flavour enhancement, colouring, and preservation, which place the product in NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed foods).

Ingredients

7 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Dried ground wheat; basic baking ingredient. In this context, part of a stock cube as a thickener or flavor base; fortified with added calcium, iron, niacin and thiamin.
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

yeast extract

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

flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate)

Industrial flavor enhancers: monosodium glutamate (MSG) and disodium guanylate; commonly used to boost savory umami flavor.
UPF

caramel color (ammonia-treated)

Food colorant produced by caramelisation of sugars with ammonia (ammonia caramel), used to impart brown color in foods.
OK

beef fat

Beef tallow; rendered fat from cattle used as cooking fat.
UPF

autolysed yeast extract

A processed flavoring produced by enzymatic breakdown of yeast cells, used to add savoriness (umami) to foods.
UPF

dried beef bone stock

Concentrated stock made from beef bones, dried for shelf stability and intensified umami, used as a seasoning or base.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

sugar

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

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as a acidity regulator and preservative in foods; often added as E270 to adjust pH and inhibit microbial growth.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.

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Common questions about Oxo 24 Beef Stock Cubes

Is Oxo 24 Beef Stock Cubes ultra-processed?

Yes — Oxo 24 Beef Stock Cubes by Oxo is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed. The ingredient list is valid. It contains several UPF ingredients and additives, including yeast extract, flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate), colour (ammonia caramel), autolysed yeast extract, flavourings, and acidity regulator (lactic acid). These are industrial formulations/additives used for flavour enhancement, colouring, and preservation, which place the product in NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed foods).

Which ingredients in Oxo 24 Beef Stock Cubes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 7 ingredients in Oxo 24 Beef Stock Cubes as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate), caramel color (ammonia-treated), autolysed yeast extract, dried beef bone stock, flavourings, lactic acid. 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.