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Beef Stock Cube by Oxo
Oxo

Beef Stock Cube

Barcode 5000354402067
Scanned  27  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Beef Stock Cube is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including yeast extract (pre-identified UPF), flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate), colour (ammonia caramel), flavourings, and autolysed yeast extract. These are industrial additives and processing agents, so the product is classified as UPF.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    ingredients (greatest first): wheat flour (with added calcium, iron, niacin, 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) (4.5%) autolysed yeast extract
  • 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 Beef Stock Cube

Is Beef Stock Cube ultra-processed?

Yes — Beef Stock Cube by Oxo is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including yeast extract (pre-identified UPF), flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate), colour (ammonia caramel), flavourings, and autolysed yeast extract. These are industrial additives and processing agents, so the product is classified as UPF.

Which ingredients in Beef Stock Cube are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Beef Stock Cube as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate), caramel color (ammonia-treated), dried beef bone stock, flavourings, lactic acid. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Beef Stock Cube?

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.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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