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Oxo Reduced Salt Vegetable Stock Cubes

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Yes — Oxo Reduced Salt Vegetable Stock Cubes is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed. Ingredients that make it UPF include: dried glucose syrup (industrially refined sugar), flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5'-ribonucleotides), flavourings (industrial flavour additives), palm oil (highly processed refined oil), and yeast extract (used as a flavour enhancer). These extracted and industrially formulated additives place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

ingredients (greatest first): dried glucose syrup
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground wheat used as a basic carbohydrate source; fortified with added calcium, iron, niacin, and thiamin.
OK

salt

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

flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5'-ribonucleotides)

Flavor-enhancing additives including monosodium glutamate and disodium 5'-ribonucleotides.
UPF

onion extract

A liquid extract derived from onions used as a flavoring agent 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.
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

sugar

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

yeast extract

A savory flavoring derived from yeast; may contain barley and gluten; used as a seasoning and flavor enhancer in foods.
OK

tomato powder

Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
OK

dried herbs (parsley, thyme)
UPF

black pepper extract

A concentrated extract from black pepper used to impart aroma and slight heat.

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Common questions about Oxo Reduced Salt Vegetable Stock Cubes

Is Oxo Reduced Salt Vegetable Stock Cubes ultra-processed?

Yes — Oxo Reduced Salt Vegetable Stock Cubes by Oxo is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed. Ingredients that make it UPF include: dried glucose syrup (industrially refined sugar), flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5'-ribonucleotides), flavourings (industrial flavour additives), palm oil (highly processed refined oil), and yeast extract (used as a flavour enhancer). These extracted and industrially formulated additives place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Oxo Reduced Salt Vegetable Stock Cubes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Oxo Reduced Salt Vegetable Stock Cubes as ultra-processed markers: flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5'-ribonucleotides), onion extract, flavourings, palm oil, yeast extract, black pepper extract. 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.