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Organic Chicken Stock Cubes

Barcode 5000354912320

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Yes — Organic Chicken Stock Cubes is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes palm fat (a refined palm oil product) and natural chicken flavouring, which is an industrial flavoring additive. Yeast extract is also a processed flavor enhancer typically associated with ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

ingredients (greatest first): sea salt
UPF

corn starch

Powdery starch derived from corn kernels; used as a thickening agent in cooking.
UPF

palm fat

A fat derived from palm oil used in cooking and food products. It is a processed ingredient often present in spreads, baked goods, and fried foods.
OK

yeast extract* (contains wheat*)
OK

chicken powder* (2%) (chicken*)
OK

antioxidant (rosemary extract*)
OK

dried onion*
OK

natural chicken flavouring
OK

ground spices (turmeric*, mace*)
OK

dried parsley*
OK

garlic powder* sugar*
OK

ground black pepper*
OK

ground rosemary*

Healthier alternatives

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Common questions about Organic Chicken Stock Cubes

Is Organic Chicken Stock Cubes ultra-processed?

Yes — Organic Chicken Stock Cubes by OXO is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes palm fat (a refined palm oil product) and natural chicken flavouring, which is an industrial flavoring additive. Yeast extract is also a processed flavor enhancer typically associated with ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Organic Chicken Stock Cubes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Organic Chicken Stock Cubes as ultra-processed markers: corn starch, palm fat. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Organic Chicken Stock Cubes?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Chicken stock by Sainsbury's inspired to cook, Chicken stock. 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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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.