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Chicken stock cube low salt

Barcode 5000354403330

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Yes — Chicken stock cube low salt is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives: dried glucose syrup (industrially refined sugar syrup), flavour enhancer monosodium glutamate, yeast extract, flavourings, and the colour additive ammonia caramel. Any one of these would make it UPF under NOVA; together they clearly classify it as an ultra-processed product.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

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

dried glucose syrup

Concentrated, dried form of glucose syrup, a refined sweetener derived from carbohydrates.
UPF

monosodium glutamate

A flavor-enhancing additive used to intensify taste.
OK

salt

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

chicken fat (3%)
OK

potato starch

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

concentrated chicken extract (2%)
UPF

caramel color (ammonia-treated)

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

allergy advice: for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten

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Common questions about Chicken stock cube low salt

Is Chicken stock cube low salt ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken stock cube low salt by oxo is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives: dried glucose syrup (industrially refined sugar syrup), flavour enhancer monosodium glutamate, yeast extract, flavourings, and the colour additive ammonia caramel. Any one of these would make it UPF under NOVA; together they clearly classify it as an ultra-processed product.

Which ingredients in Chicken stock cube low salt are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Chicken stock cube low salt as ultra-processed markers: dried glucose syrup, monosodium glutamate, yeast extract, flavourings, caramel color (ammonia-treated). 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.