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Vegetables stock pot

Barcode 5010251919902
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Vegetables stock pot is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives including glucose syrup, dextrose monohydrate (refined sugar), yeast extract, maltodextrin, and the stabiliser tara gum. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods, going beyond basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    glucose syrup
    A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
  • UPF
    dextrose monohydrate
    A simple sugar (glucose) derived from starch via hydrolysis; a crystalline form used as a sweetener and carrier in foods.
  • UPF
    yeast extract
    A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
  • OK
    caster sugar
    Finely granulated white sugar used in baking.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    carrot extract (3%)
  • UPF
    maltodextrin
    A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
  • OK
    onion concentrate
  • OK
    red pepper extract
  • OK
    celery juice concentrate
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    stabiliser (tara gum)
  • OK
    carrot
    A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    celery
    A crunchy, fibrous stalk vegetable commonly used fresh in salads, soups, and as a garnish. Rich in water and nutrients like vitamin K and folate.
  • OK
    refined celery seed oil. ! allergy advice for allergens
  • OK
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Common questions about Vegetables stock pot

Is Vegetables stock pot ultra-processed?

Yes — Vegetables stock pot is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives including glucose syrup, dextrose monohydrate (refined sugar), yeast extract, maltodextrin, and the stabiliser tara gum. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods, going beyond basic culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Vegetables stock pot are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Vegetables stock pot as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, dextrose monohydrate, yeast extract, maltodextrin. 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.

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