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Beef Stock cubes 8 x by knorr
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Beef Stock cubes 8 x

Barcode 5000184161066
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Beef Stock cubes 8 x is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA. The ingredient list contains several industrial additives and ultra-processed ingredients, including: yeast extract (a pre-identified UPF ingredient and flavor enhancer), vegetable fats including palm oil (a highly refined oil), flavourings (industrial flavor additives), maltodextrin (an industrially processed carbohydrate), and caramel syrup (an industrial sugar syrup). The presence of these ingredients means the product is an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    vegetable fats (palm, shea, sal)
  • OK
    potato starch
    A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
  • 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
    yeast extract
    A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
  • OK
    beef fat (3%)
  • OK
    beef stock (2%)
  • UPF
    caramel syrup
    A syrup produced from sugar with caramelization and often additional flavorings or color, used as a sweetener or flavoring in beverages and desserts; a processed syrup product.
  • OK
    onion powdert
  • 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
    parsleyt
  • OK
    carrotst
  • OK
    spices (parsley root powdert, celery seeds)
  • OK
    antioxidant (extracts of rosemary). tfrom sustainable agriculture

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Common questions about Beef Stock cubes 8 x

Is Beef Stock cubes 8 x ultra-processed?

Yes — Beef Stock cubes 8 x by knorr is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA. The ingredient list contains several industrial additives and ultra-processed ingredients, including: yeast extract (a pre-identified UPF ingredient and flavor enhancer), vegetable fats including palm oil (a highly refined oil), flavourings (industrial flavor additives), maltodextrin (an industrially processed carbohydrate), and caramel syrup (an industrial sugar syrup). The presence of these ingredients means the product is an ultra-processed food.

Which ingredients in Beef Stock cubes 8 x are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Beef Stock cubes 8 x as ultra-processed markers: flavourings, yeast extract, caramel syrup, maltodextrin. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Beef Stock cubes 8 x?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including BEEF Stock by Waitrose, Beef Bone Broth by freja, Beef Bone Broth by Borough Broth. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.

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