Baxters

cock a leekie

Barcode 5012427142404

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Yes — cock a leekie is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA. The ingredient list is valid. It contains several industrially processed additives and formulations, including: flavouring (non-specific flavour additive), yeast extract (a pre-identified UPF ingredient and flavour enhancer), and roast chicken stock paste (an industrial stock formulation that itself contains yeast extract, sugar, and cornflour). These additives and composite ingredients go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate industrial processing, so the overall product is UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

leeks (11%)
OK

cooked rice (9%) (water, rice)
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

carrot

A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
OK

chicken

Lean poultry meat; the percentage indicates its share in a composite product.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

chicken fat

Rendered fat from chicken, a basic culinary fat used for cooking and adding richness.
OK

roast chicken stock paste (water, roast chicken stock, yeast extract, sugar, cornflour, tomato purée, vegetable juice concentrates [carrot, leek])
OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many 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.
OK

salt

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

sea salt

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

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.

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Common questions about cock a leekie

Is cock a leekie ultra-processed?

Yes — cock a leekie by Baxters is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA. The ingredient list is valid. It contains several industrially processed additives and formulations, including: flavouring (non-specific flavour additive), yeast extract (a pre-identified UPF ingredient and flavour enhancer), and roast chicken stock paste (an industrial stock formulation that itself contains yeast extract, sugar, and cornflour). These additives and composite ingredients go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate industrial processing, so the overall product is UPF.

Which ingredients in cock a leekie are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in cock a leekie as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, yeast 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.