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Oxo Organic Garden Vegetable Stock Cubes

Barcode 5000354912337

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Yes — Oxo Organic Garden Vegetable Stock Cubes is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm fat, which is a highly processed refined palm oil product considered UPF under the given rules. Other ingredients are mostly basic or culinary, but the presence of palm fat alone is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
UPF

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
OK

vegetable powders (10%) (onion, celeriac, carrot)
OK

parsnip

A root vegetable related to carrots and celery, with a sweet, earthy flavor; commonly eaten cooked or raw.
OK

yeast extract (contains wheat)
OK

potato starch

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

sugar

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

corn starch

A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
OK

tomato powder

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

carrot juice powder
OK

dried parsley

Dried leaves of parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Used as a fresh-herb substitute that provides a mild, bright, slightly grassy flavor; common in Europe and North America.
OK

ground spices (turmeric, mace)
OK

caramel sugar
OK

ground bay leaf

Dried ground leaves of the bay laurel used as a spice or flavoring in soups, stews, and sauces.
OK

ground black pepper

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.

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Common questions about Oxo Organic Garden Vegetable Stock Cubes

Is Oxo Organic Garden Vegetable Stock Cubes ultra-processed?

Yes — Oxo Organic Garden Vegetable Stock Cubes by Oxo is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm fat, which is a highly processed refined palm oil product considered UPF under the given rules. Other ingredients are mostly basic or culinary, but the presence of palm fat alone is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Oxo Organic Garden Vegetable Stock Cubes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Oxo Organic Garden Vegetable Stock Cubes as an ultra-processed marker: palm fat. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Oxo Organic Garden Vegetable Stock Cubes?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Hugh's classic vegetable stock by River Cottage. 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.